Peter Matthiessen

American novelist (1927–2014)
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Peter Matthiessen

Summary

Peter Matthiessen is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on +1927-05-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sagaponack[4]. He died on +2014-04-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Peter Matthiessen…
  • Peter Matthiessen passed away in Sagaponack[4].
  • Peter Matthiessen was born on +1927-05-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Matthiessen died on +2014-04-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Peter Matthiessen's father was Erard A. Matthiessen[11].
  • Among Peter Matthiessen's spouses was Patricia Southgate[12].
  • A child of Peter Matthiessen was Alex Matthiessen[13].
  • Peter Matthiessen held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Peter Matthiessen worked as a novelist[6].
  • Peter Matthiessen worked as a writer[7].
  • Peter Matthiessen's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Peter Matthiessen's professions included historian[9].
  • Peter Matthiessen was educated at Yale University[15].
  • Peter Matthiessen's education included a stint at Hotchkiss School[16].
  • Peter Matthiessen's education included a stint at St. Bernard's School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Matthiessen is The Snow Leopard[18].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the John Burroughs Medal[19].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the Helmerich Award[20].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the Society of American Historians Prize for Historical Fiction[21].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[23].
  • Peter Matthiessen received the National Book Award[24].
  • Peter Matthiessen was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
  • Peter Matthiessen was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Peter Matthiessen's religion is recorded as Jewish people[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Matthiessen's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1927-05-22T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Erard A. Matthiessen[11].

Education

Educated at Yale University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Hotchkiss School[16], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1891[34], headquartered in Lakeville[35]; and St. Bernard's School[17], an elementary school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1904[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Matthiessen is The Snow Leopard[18].

Recognition

Awards received include John Burroughs Medal[19], a literary award[39], in United States[40]; Helmerich Award[20], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1985[43]; Society of American Historians Prize for Historical Fiction[21], a literary award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1993[46]; William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[22], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1925[49]; National Book Award for Nonfiction[23], a literary award[50], in United States[51]; and National Book Award[24], a literary award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1936[54].

Personal Life

Among Peter Matthiessen's spouses was Patricia Southgate[12]. A child of him was Alex Matthiessen[13]. His religion is recorded as Jewish people[27].

Death and Burial

Peter Matthiessen died on +2014-04-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Sagaponack[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[55].

Why It Matters

Peter Matthiessen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56]

FAQs

Where was Peter Matthiessen born?

Peter Matthiessen was born in New York City[2].

Where did Peter Matthiessen die?

Peter Matthiessen died in Sagaponack[4].

Who were Peter Matthiessen's parents?

Peter Matthiessen's father was Erard A. Matthiessen[11].

Who was Peter Matthiessen married to?

Peter Matthiessen's spouses include Patricia Southgate[12].

What did Peter Matthiessen do for work?

Peter Matthiessen worked as novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and historian[9].

Where did Peter Matthiessen go to school?

Peter Matthiessen was educated at Yale University[15], Hotchkiss School[16], and St. Bernard's School[17].

What awards did Peter Matthiessen receive?

Honors received include John Burroughs Medal[19], Helmerich Award[20], Society of American Historians Prize for Historical Fiction[21], and William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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