Theodore Dreiser

American novelist and journalist (1871–1945)
Person human Q486096
Theodore Dreiser
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Theodore Dreiser

Summary

Theodore Dreiser is a human[1]. Born in Terre Haute[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1871[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on December 28, 1945[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,268 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Dreiser's place of birth was Terre Haute[2].
  • Theodore Dreiser died in Hollywood[4].
  • Theodore Dreiser was born on August 27, 1871[3].
  • Theodore Dreiser was born on 1871[12].
  • Theodore Dreiser died on December 28, 1945[5].
  • Theodore Dreiser died on 1945[13].
  • Theodore Dreiser is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].
  • Theodore Dreiser was married to Q138912290[15].
  • Theodore Dreiser held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Theodore Dreiser worked as a writer[6].
  • Theodore Dreiser's professions included journalist[7].
  • Theodore Dreiser's professions included novelist[8].
  • Theodore Dreiser's professions included essayist[9].
  • Theodore Dreiser's professions included autobiographer[10].
  • Theodore Dreiser worked as a screenwriter[17].
  • Theodore Dreiser's religion is recorded as atheism[18].
  • Theodore Dreiser is recorded as male[19].
  • Theodore Dreiser's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Theodore Dreiser is associated with the naturalism movement[21].
  • Theodore Dreiser's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Dreiser[22].
  • Theodore Dreiser's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[23].
  • Theodore Dreiser's archives at is recorded as Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[24].
  • Theodore Dreiser's residence is recorded as Terre Haute[25].
  • Theodore Dreiser's family name is recorded as Dreiser[26].
  • Theodore Dreiser's given name is recorded as Theodore[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodore Dreiser was born in Terre Haute[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 27, 1871[3] and 1871[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], autobiographer[10], and screenwriter[17].

Personal Life

Theodore Dreiser was married to Q138912290[15]. His religion is recorded as atheism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 28, 1945[5] and 1945[13]. Theodore Dreiser died in Hollywood[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

Theodore Dreiser ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,268 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include An American Tragedy[30], a literary work[31], founded in 1925[32]; Sister Carrie[33], a literary work[34]; The Financier[35], a literary work[36], founded in 1912[37]; Jennie Gerhardt[38], a written work[39], founded in 1911[40]; The Titan[41], a literary work[42]; and The "Genius"[43], a literary work[44].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Dreiser born?

Born in Terre Haute[2], Theodore Dreiser…

Where did Theodore Dreiser die?

Theodore Dreiser passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who was Theodore Dreiser married to?

Theodore Dreiser's spouses include Q138912290[15].

What did Theodore Dreiser do for work?

Theodore Dreiser worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], and autobiographer[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . pid.emory.edu. pid.emory.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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