Tillie Olsen
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Summary
Tillie Olsen was born on January 14, 1912[1], in Omaha[2]. She died on January 1, 2007[3], in Oakland[4]. She worked as a writer[5], women's rights activist[6], poet[7], and trade unionist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (537 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11], Stanford University[12], Amherst College[13]
- Educated at: Omaha Central High School[14], Lake School[15]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[16], American Book Awards[17], O. Henry Award[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Tillie Olsen[20]
- Archives at: Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[21]
- Family name: Olsen[22]
- Given name: Tillie[23]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Birth name: Tillie Lerner[26]
Why It Matters
Tillie Olsen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Tillie Olsen born?
Tillie Olsen's place of birth was Omaha[2].
Where did Tillie Olsen die?
Tillie Olsen died in Oakland[4].
What did Tillie Olsen do for work?
Tillie Olsen worked as a writer[5], women's rights activist[6], poet[7], and trade unionist[8].
Where did Tillie Olsen go to school?
Tillie Olsen was educated at Omaha Central High School[14] and Lake School[15].
What awards did Tillie Olsen receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], American Book Awards[17], and O. Henry Award[18].