Ruth Reese
American-Norwegian singer, poet, and civil rights activist (1921–1990)
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Summary
Ruth Reese was born on March 10, 1921[1], in Hayneville[2]. She died on October 25, 1990[3], in Oslo[4]. She worked as a singer[5], poet[6], activist[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: African American history[11]
- Educated at: Northwestern University[12]
- Student: Kristin Asbjørnsen[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Genre: jazz[15], gospel music[16], blues[17], revue[18], cabaret[19]
- Commons category: Ruth Reese[20]
- Family name: Reese[21]
- Given name: Ruth[22]
- Student of: Léon Rothier[23], Lawrence Benjamin Brown[24], Amanda Aldridge[25]
- Instrument: voice[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], Norwegian[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[29], WikiProject African diaspora[30], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[31]
- P14750: 0499-6FC1-945F-2A5F-419F[32]
Why It Matters
Ruth Reese has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Ruth Reese born?
Ruth Reese's place of birth was Hayneville[2].
Where did Ruth Reese die?
Ruth Reese passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Ruth Reese do for work?
Ruth Reese worked as a singer[5], poet[6], activist[7], and writer[8].
Where did Ruth Reese go to school?
Ruth Reese was educated at Northwestern University[12].