Theodore Roethke

American poet (1907-1963)
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Theodore Roethke
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Theodore Roethke

Summary

Theodore Roethke is a human[1]. He was born in Saginaw[2]. He was born on May 25, 1908[3]. He passed away in Bainbridge Island[4]. He died on August 1, 1963[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Roethke's place of birth was Saginaw[2].
  • Theodore Roethke died in Bainbridge Island[4].
  • Theodore Roethke was born on May 25, 1908[3].
  • Theodore Roethke died on August 1, 1963[5].
  • Theodore Roethke is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[10].
  • Theodore Roethke held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Theodore Roethke worked as a poet[6].
  • Theodore Roethke's professions included writer[7].
  • Theodore Roethke's professions included teacher[8].
  • Theodore Roethke was employed by University of Washington[12].
  • Theodore Roethke was employed by Pennsylvania State University[13].
  • Theodore Roethke's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • Theodore Roethke was educated at Arthur Hill High School[15].
  • Theodore Roethke's education included a stint at University of Michigan[16].
  • Theodore Roethke was educated at University of Michigan[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Theodore Roethke is The Waking[18].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[20].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Bollingen Prize[21].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Fulbright Scholarship[22].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Golden Plate Award[23].
  • Theodore Roethke received the Shelley Memorial Award[24].
  • Theodore Roethke was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
  • Theodore Roethke was influenced by Louise Bogan[26].
  • Theodore Roethke is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saginaw[2], Theodore Roethke… he was born on May 25, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Arthur Hill High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34]; and University of Michigan[16], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1817[37], headquartered in Ann Arbor[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and teacher[8]. Employers include University of Washington[12], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1861[41] and Pennsylvania State University[13], a public research university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1855[44], headquartered in Penn State University Park[45].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theodore Roethke is The Waking[18]. Things named for him include Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize[46], an award[47], in United States[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[49], in United States[50], founded in 1925[51]; Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[20], an award[52]; Bollingen Prize[21], a literary award[53], in United States[54]; Fulbright Scholarship[22], a scholarship[55], in United States[56], founded in 1946[57]; Golden Plate Award[23], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1961[60]; and Shelley Memorial Award[24], a poetry award[61].

Death and Burial

Theodore Roethke died on August 1, 1963[5]. He passed away in Bainbridge Island[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[62]. Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Theodore Roethke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He has been cited as an influence by James Wright[65], a poet[66], 1927–1980[67], of United States[68], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[69] and Richard Hugo[70], a writer[71], 1923–1982[72], of United States[73], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[74], specialised in poetry[75].

Entities named for him include Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize[46], an award[47], in United States[48].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Roethke born?

Theodore Roethke was born in Saginaw[2].

Where did Theodore Roethke die?

Theodore Roethke died in Bainbridge Island[4].

What did Theodore Roethke do for work?

Theodore Roethke worked as poet[6], writer[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Theodore Roethke go to school?

Theodore Roethke was educated at Harvard University[14], Arthur Hill High School[15], University of Michigan[16], and University of Michigan[17].

What awards did Theodore Roethke receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[20], Bollingen Prize[21], and Fulbright Scholarship[22].

Who did Theodore Roethke influence?

Theodore Roethke has been cited as an influence by James Wright[65] and Richard Hugo[70].

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