Vermont C. Royster

American writer (1914-1996)
Person human Q931832
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Vermont C. Royster

Summary

Vermont C. Royster is a human[1]. Born in Raleigh[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1914[3]. He passed away in Raleigh[4]. He died on July 22, 1996[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Vermont C. Royster's place of birth was Raleigh[2].
  • Vermont C. Royster died in Raleigh[4].
  • Vermont C. Royster was born on April 30, 1914[3].
  • Vermont C. Royster died on July 22, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[11].
  • Vermont C. Royster's father was Wilbur High Royster[12].
  • Vermont C. Royster held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Vermont C. Royster's professions included military officer[6].
  • Vermont C. Royster worked as a journalist[7].
  • Vermont C. Royster worked as a writer[8].
  • Vermont C. Royster's professions included editor[9].
  • Vermont C. Royster was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[14].
  • Vermont C. Royster's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[15].
  • Vermont C. Royster's education included a stint at The Webb School[16].
  • Vermont C. Royster received the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[17].
  • Vermont C. Royster received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[18].
  • Vermont C. Royster received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[19].
  • Vermont C. Royster received the North Carolina Award for Literature[20].
  • Vermont C. Royster received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[21].
  • Vermont C. Royster is recorded as male[22].
  • Vermont C. Royster's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Vermont C. Royster's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[24].
  • Vermont C. Royster's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[25].
  • Vermont C. Royster was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Vermont C. Royster's family name is recorded as Royster[27].

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Origins and Family

Vermont C. Royster was born in Raleigh[2]. He was born on April 30, 1914[3]. His father was Wilbur High Royster[12].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and The Webb School[16], a boarding school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1870[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and editor[9]. Vermont C. Royster was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[17], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1952[36]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39]; Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[19], a class of award[40]; North Carolina Award for Literature[20]; and Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[21], a class of award[41].

Death and Burial

Vermont C. Royster died on July 22, 1996[5]. He died in Raleigh[4]. Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Vermont C. Royster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Vermont C. Royster born?

Vermont C. Royster was born in Raleigh[2].

Where did Vermont C. Royster die?

Vermont C. Royster passed away in Raleigh[4].

Who were Vermont C. Royster's parents?

Vermont C. Royster's father was Wilbur High Royster[12].

What did Vermont C. Royster do for work?

Vermont C. Royster worked as military officer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and editor[9].

Where did Vermont C. Royster go to school?

Vermont C. Royster was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[15] and The Webb School[16].

What awards did Vermont C. Royster receive?

Honors received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[17], Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[19], and North Carolina Award for Literature[20].

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  14. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . goldfarbcenter.colby.edu. Retrieved . goldfarbcenter.colby.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . congress.gov. congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . NCpedia. ncpedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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