Roark Bradford

American writer known for stories based on American folklore (1896–1948)
Person human Q7339899
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Roark Bradford

Summary

Roark Bradford is a human[1]. Born in Lauderdale County[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1896[3]. He died in New Orleans[4]. He died on January 1, 1948[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], journalist[7], short story writer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Roark Bradford was born in Lauderdale County[2].
  • Roark Bradford passed away in New Orleans[4].
  • Roark Bradford was born on August 21, 1896[3].
  • Roark Bradford died on January 1, 1948[5].
  • Roark Bradford died on November 13, 1948[11].
  • A child of Roark Bradford was Richard Bradford[12].
  • Roark Bradford held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Roark Bradford worked as a novelist[6].
  • Roark Bradford's professions included journalist[7].
  • Roark Bradford worked as a short story writer[8].
  • Roark Bradford's professions included writer[9].
  • Among Roark Bradford's employers was The Times-Picayune[14].
  • Roark Bradford was employed by Tulane University[15].
  • Roark Bradford's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Roark Bradford is Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun[17].
  • Roark Bradford received the O. Henry Award[18].
  • Roark Bradford is recorded as male[19].
  • Roark Bradford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Roark Bradford's Commons category is recorded as Roark Bradford[21].
  • The cause of death was amebiasis[22].
  • Roark Bradford's family name is recorded as Bradford[23].
  • Roark Bradford's given name is recorded as Roark[24].
  • Roark Bradford's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Roark Bradford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Roark Bradford's has works in the collection is recorded as Ackland Art Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Roark Bradford's place of birth was Lauderdale County[2]. He was born on August 21, 1896[3].

Education

Roark Bradford was educated at University of California, Berkeley[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], journalist[7], short story writer[8], and writer[9]. Employers include The Times-Picayune[14], a daily newspaper[28], in United States[29], founded in 1986[30], headquartered in New Orleans[31] and Tulane University[15], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in New Orleans[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Roark Bradford is Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun[17].

Recognition

Roark Bradford received the O. Henry Award[18].

Personal Life

A child of Roark Bradford was Richard Bradford[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1948[5] and November 13, 1948[11]. Roark Bradford died in New Orleans[4]. The cause of death was amebiasis[22].

Why It Matters

Roark Bradford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Roark Bradford born?

Roark Bradford was born in Lauderdale County[2].

Where did Roark Bradford die?

Roark Bradford died in New Orleans[4].

What did Roark Bradford do for work?

Roark Bradford worked as novelist[6], journalist[7], short story writer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Roark Bradford go to school?

Roark Bradford was educated at University of California, Berkeley[16].

What awards did Roark Bradford receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . ackland.emuseum.com. Retrieved . ackland.emuseum.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death New Orleans
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    Child Richard Bradford
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