Robert Lowell

American poet (1917–1977)
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Robert Lowell

Summary

Robert Lowell is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1917[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 12, 1977[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], peace activist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Lowell's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Robert Lowell died in New York City[4].
  • Robert Lowell was born on March 1, 1917[3].
  • Robert Lowell died on September 12, 1977[5].
  • Robert Lowell is buried at Stark Cemetery[11].
  • Robert Lowell's father was Commander Robert Traill Spence Lowell[12].
  • Robert Lowell's mother was Charlotte Winslow[13].
  • Robert Lowell was married to Jean Stafford[14].
  • Among Robert Lowell's spouses was Elizabeth Hardwick[15].
  • Among Robert Lowell's spouses was Caroline Blackwood[16].
  • A child of Robert Lowell was Harriet Winslow Lowell[17].
  • A child of Robert Lowell was Robert Sheriden Lowell[18].
  • Robert Lowell held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Robert Lowell's professions included poet[6].
  • Robert Lowell's professions included translator[7].
  • Robert Lowell worked as a peace activist[8].
  • Robert Lowell worked as a writer[9].
  • Among Robert Lowell's employers was Harvard University[20].
  • Among Robert Lowell's employers was University of Iowa[21].
  • Robert Lowell's education included a stint at Harvard University[22].
  • Robert Lowell was educated at St. Mark's School[23].
  • Robert Lowell was educated at Kenyon College[24].
  • Robert Lowell's education included a stint at Harvard College[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Lowell is Lord Weary's Castle[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Lowell is Life Studies[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Lowell was born in Boston[2]. He was born on March 1, 1917[3]. His father was Commander Robert Traill Spence Lowell[12]. His mother was Charlotte Winslow[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[22], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; St. Mark's School[23], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34]; Kenyon College[24], a college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1824[37]; and Harvard College[25], a college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], peace activist[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Harvard University[20], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1636[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44] and University of Iowa[21], a public research university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1847[47], headquartered in Iowa City[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lord Weary's Castle[26], a literary work[49]; Life Studies[27], a literary work[50]; and For the Union Dead[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[52], a fellowship grant[53], in United States[54], founded in 1925[55]; Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[56], an award[57]; National Book Award[58], a literary award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1936[61]; Bollingen Translation Prize[62]; and National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry[63], a National Book Critics Circle Award[64], in United States[65].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Stafford[14], a writer[66], 1915–1979[67], of United States[68], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[69]; Elizabeth Hardwick[15], a writer[70], 1916–2007[71], of United States[72], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[73], specialised in essay[74]; and Caroline Blackwood[16], a novelist[75], 1931–1996[76], of United Kingdom[77]. Children include Harriet Winslow Lowell[17] and Robert Sheriden Lowell[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Lowell died on September 12, 1977[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[78]. Burial took place at Stark Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Lowell ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

He has been cited as an influence by Louise Glück[81], a writer[82], 1943–2023[83], of United States[84], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[85], specialised in literary activity[86] and Derek Walcott[87], a poet[88], 1930–2017[89], of Saint Lucia[90], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[91].

FAQs

Where was Robert Lowell born?

Robert Lowell's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Robert Lowell die?

Robert Lowell died in New York City[4].

Who were Robert Lowell's parents?

Robert Lowell's father was Commander Robert Traill Spence Lowell[12]. Robert Lowell's mother was Charlotte Winslow[13].

Who was Robert Lowell married to?

Robert Lowell's spouses include Jean Stafford[14], Elizabeth Hardwick[15], and Caroline Blackwood[16].

What did Robert Lowell do for work?

Robert Lowell worked as poet[6], translator[7], peace activist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Robert Lowell go to school?

Robert Lowell was educated at Harvard University[22], St. Mark's School[23], Kenyon College[24], and Harvard College[25].

What awards did Robert Lowell receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[52], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[56], National Book Award[58], and Bollingen Translation Prize[62].

Who did Robert Lowell influence?

Robert Lowell has been cited as an influence by Louise Glück[81] and Derek Walcott[87].

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