Ruth Krauss

American poet, children's writer (1901-1993)
Person human Q2177671
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Ruth Krauss

Summary

Ruth Krauss is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Baltimore[2]. She was born on July 25, 1901[3]. She passed away in Westport[4]. She died on July 10, 1993[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Baltimore[2], Ruth Krauss…
  • Ruth Krauss died in Westport[4].
  • Ruth Krauss was born on July 25, 1901[3].
  • Ruth Krauss died on July 10, 1993[5].
  • Among Ruth Krauss's spouses was Crockett Johnson[11].
  • Ruth Krauss held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ruth Krauss worked as a writer[6].
  • Ruth Krauss's professions included poet[7].
  • Ruth Krauss's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Ruth Krauss's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Ruth Krauss's education included a stint at Parsons School of Design[13].
  • Ruth Krauss was educated at Columbia University[14].
  • Ruth Krauss received the Caldecott Medal[15].
  • Ruth Krauss is recorded as female[16].
  • Ruth Krauss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ruth Krauss's residence is recorded as Maryland[18].
  • Ruth Krauss's family name is recorded as Krauss[19].
  • Ruth Krauss's given name is recorded as Ruth[20].
  • Ruth Krauss's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].

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Origins and Family

Ruth Krauss was born in Baltimore[2]. She was born on July 25, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at Parsons School of Design[13], a college[22], in United States[23], founded in 1896[24] and Columbia University[14], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1754[27], headquartered in Manhattan[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9].

Recognition

Ruth Krauss received the Caldecott Medal[15].

Personal Life

Among Ruth Krauss's spouses was Crockett Johnson[11].

Death and Burial

Ruth Krauss died on July 10, 1993[5]. She died in Westport[4].

Why It Matters

Ruth Krauss ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Krauss born?

Ruth Krauss's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Where did Ruth Krauss die?

Ruth Krauss passed away in Westport[4].

Who was Ruth Krauss married to?

Ruth Krauss's spouses include Crockett Johnson[11].

What did Ruth Krauss do for work?

Ruth Krauss worked as writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Ruth Krauss go to school?

Ruth Krauss was educated at Parsons School of Design[13] and Columbia University[14].

What awards did Ruth Krauss receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[15].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Parsons School of Design, Columbia University
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