Stephen Vincent Benét

American poet, short story writer, novelist (1898–1943)
Person human Q1348138
Stephen Vincent Benét
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Stephen Vincent Benét

Summary

Stephen Vincent Benét is a human[1]. He was born in Fountain Hill[2]. He was born on July 22, 1898[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 13, 1943[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Vincent Benét was born in Fountain Hill[2].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét passed away in New York City[4].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét was born on July 22, 1898[3].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét died on March 13, 1943[5].
  • Burial took place at Stonington Cemetery[12].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét's father was James Walker Benét[13].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét's mother was Frances Rose Benét[14].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét was married to Rosemary Benét[15].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét worked as a poet[7].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét worked as a novelist[8].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét worked as a writer[9].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét's professions included journalist[10].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét's education included a stint at Yale University[17].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét was educated at The Albany Academy[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephen Vincent Benét is The Devil and Daniel Webster[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephen Vincent Benét is By the Waters of Babylon[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephen Vincent Benét is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers[21].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét received the Guggenheim Fellowship[22].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[23].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét received the O. Henry Award[24].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét received the Guggenheim Fellowship[25].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[26].
  • Stephen Vincent Benét was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Stephen Vincent Benét's place of birth was Fountain Hill[2]. He was born on July 22, 1898[3]. His father was James Walker Benét[13]. His mother was Frances Rose Benét[14].

Education

Educated at Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and The Albany Academy[18], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1813[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Devil and Daniel Webster[19], a literary work[35]; By the Waters of Babylon[20], a literary work[36]; and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers[21], a film[37], directed by Stanley Donen[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], a fellowship grant[39], in United States[40], founded in 1925[41]; Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[23], an award[42]; and O. Henry Award[24], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1919[45].

Personal Life

Stephen Vincent Benét was married to Rosemary Benét[15].

Death and Burial

Stephen Vincent Benét died on March 13, 1943[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. He is buried at Stonington Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Stephen Vincent Benét ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include John Brown's Body[49], a literary work[50].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Vincent Benét born?

Stephen Vincent Benét was born in Fountain Hill[2].

Where did Stephen Vincent Benét die?

Stephen Vincent Benét died in New York City[4].

Who were Stephen Vincent Benét's parents?

Stephen Vincent Benét's father was James Walker Benét[13]. Stephen Vincent Benét's mother was Frances Rose Benét[14].

Who was Stephen Vincent Benét married to?

Stephen Vincent Benét's spouses include Rosemary Benét[15].

What did Stephen Vincent Benét do for work?

Stephen Vincent Benét worked as screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Stephen Vincent Benét go to school?

Stephen Vincent Benét was educated at Yale University[17] and The Albany Academy[18].

What awards did Stephen Vincent Benét receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[23], O. Henry Award[24], and Guggenheim Fellowship[25].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] . cather.unl.edu. cather.unl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [25] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [46] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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