Virginius Dabney

American journalist (1901-1995)
Person human Q7934761
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Virginius Dabney

Summary

Virginius Dabney is a human[1]. He was born in Charlottesville[2]. He was born on February 8, 1901[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on December 28, 1995[5]. He worked as a journalist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Charlottesville[2], Virginius Dabney…
  • Virginius Dabney passed away in Richmond[4].
  • Virginius Dabney was born on February 8, 1901[3].
  • Virginius Dabney died on December 28, 1995[5].
  • Virginius Dabney is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[7].
  • Virginius Dabney's father was Richard Heath Dabney[8].
  • Virginius Dabney held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Virginius Dabney's professions included journalist[6].
  • Virginius Dabney's education included a stint at University of Virginia[10].
  • Virginius Dabney's education included a stint at Episcopal High School[11].
  • Virginius Dabney received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • Virginius Dabney received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[13].
  • Virginius Dabney is recorded as male[14].
  • Virginius Dabney's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Virginius Dabney's family name is recorded as Dabney[16].
  • Virginius Dabney's given name is recorded as Virginius[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Charlottesville[2], Virginius Dabney… he was born on February 8, 1901[3]. His father was Richard Heath Dabney[8].

Education

Educated at University of Virginia[10], a public research university[18], in United States[19], founded in 1819[20], headquartered in Charlottesville[21] and Episcopal High School[11], a high school[22], in United States[23], founded in 1839[24].

Career and Affiliations

Virginius Dabney's professions included journalist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12], a fellowship grant[25], in United States[26], founded in 1925[27] and Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[13], a class of award[28].

Death and Burial

Virginius Dabney died on December 28, 1995[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Virginius Dabney born?

Born in Charlottesville[2], Virginius Dabney…

Where did Virginius Dabney die?

Virginius Dabney died in Richmond[4].

Who were Virginius Dabney's parents?

Virginius Dabney's father was Richard Heath Dabney[8].

What did Virginius Dabney do for work?

Virginius Dabney worked as journalist[6].

Where did Virginius Dabney go to school?

Virginius Dabney was educated at University of Virginia[10] and Episcopal High School[11].

What awards did Virginius Dabney receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12] and Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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