Percy MacKaye

American writer (1875–1956)
Person human Q1650288
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Summary

Percy MacKaye is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 1, 1875[3]. He died in Cornish[4]. He died on August 31, 1956[5]. He worked as a poet[6], librettist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and theatre manager[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2].
  • Born in Manhattan[12].
  • Percy MacKaye died in Cornish[4].
  • Percy MacKaye was born on January 1, 1875[3].
  • Percy MacKaye was born on March 16, 1875[13].
  • Percy MacKaye died on August 31, 1956[5].
  • Percy MacKaye's father was Steele MacKaye[14].
  • Percy MacKaye's mother was Mary Ellen Keith MacKaye[15].
  • Percy MacKaye held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Percy MacKaye's professions included poet[6].
  • Percy MacKaye worked as a librettist[7].
  • Percy MacKaye's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Percy MacKaye's professions included writer[9].
  • Percy MacKaye worked as a theatre manager[10].
  • Percy MacKaye's professions included playwright[17].
  • Percy MacKaye was employed by Miami University[18].
  • Percy MacKaye was educated at Harvard University[19].
  • Percy MacKaye was educated at Leipzig University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Percy MacKaye is The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer[21].
  • Percy MacKaye received the Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[22].
  • Percy MacKaye was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[23].
  • Percy MacKaye is recorded as male[24].
  • Percy MacKaye's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Percy MacKaye's Commons category is recorded as Percy MacKaye[26].
  • Percy MacKaye's family name is recorded as MacKaye[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and Manhattan[12], a borough of New York City[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1875[3] and March 16, 1875[13]. Percy MacKaye's father was Steele MacKaye[14]. His mother was Mary Ellen Keith MacKaye[15].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[19], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37] and Leipzig University[20], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1409[40], headquartered in Leipzig[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], librettist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], theatre manager[10], and playwright[17]. Percy MacKaye was employed by Miami University[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Percy MacKaye is The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer[21].

Recognition

Percy MacKaye received the Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[22].

Death and Burial

Percy MacKaye died on August 31, 1956[5]. He passed away in Cornish[4].

Why It Matters

Percy MacKaye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Percy MacKaye born?

Percy MacKaye's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Percy MacKaye die?

Percy MacKaye died in Cornish[4].

Who were Percy MacKaye's parents?

Percy MacKaye's father was Steele MacKaye[14]. Percy MacKaye's mother was Mary Ellen Keith MacKaye[15].

What did Percy MacKaye do for work?

Percy MacKaye worked as poet[6], librettist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and theatre manager[10].

Where did Percy MacKaye go to school?

Percy MacKaye was educated at Harvard University[19] and Leipzig University[20].

What awards did Percy MacKaye receive?

Honors received include Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . EB-12 / Mackaye, Percy. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . EB-12 / Mackaye, Percy. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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