Washington Irving
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Washington Irving
Summary
Washington Irving is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 3, 1783[3]. He died in Tarrytown[4]. He died on November 28, 1859[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,416 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Washington Irving was born in New York City[2].
- Washington Irving passed away in Tarrytown[4].
- Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783[3].
- Washington Irving died on November 28, 1859[5].
- Washington Irving is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
- Washington Irving's father was William Irving[13].
- Washington Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
- Washington Irving held citizenship in United States[15].
- Washington Irving's professions included politician[6].
- Washington Irving worked as a lawyer[7].
- Washington Irving's professions included diplomat[8].
- Washington Irving worked as a writer[9].
- Washington Irving worked as an essayist[10].
- Washington Irving's professions included playwright[16].
- Washington Irving held the position of ambassador[17].
- Washington Irving held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[18].
- Among Washington Irving's employers was Astor Library[19].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[20].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is Rip Van Winkle[21].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is The Spectre Bridegroom[22].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is Tales of the Alhambra[23].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.[24].
- Washington Irving was a member of New York Historical[25].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Antiquarian Society[26].
- Washington Irving was a member of Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Washington Irving was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 3, 1783[3]. His father was William Irving[13]. His mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], essayist[10], and playwright[16]. Among Washington Irving's employers was Astor Library[19]. Positions held include ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[28] and United States Ambassador to Spain[18], a position[29], in Spain[30], founded in 1779[31].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[20], a literary work[32], founded in 1825[33]; Rip Van Winkle[21], a literary work[34]; The Spectre Bridegroom[22], a literary work[35], founded in 1819[36]; Tales of the Alhambra[23], a written work[37]; and The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.[24], a literary work[38], founded in 1819[39]. Things named for Washington Irving include Irving[40].
Death and Burial
Washington Irving died on November 28, 1859[5]. He passed away in Tarrytown[4]. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Washington Irving ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,416 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Norton Bush[43], a painter[44], 1834–1894[45], of United States[46] and Dino Buzzati[47], a writer[48], 1906–1972[49], of Italy[50], awarded the Strega Prize[51].
Works attributed to him include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1825[54]; Salmagundi[55], a written work[56], in United States[57], founded in 1807[58]; The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.[59], a literary work[60], founded in 1819[61]; A History of New York[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1809[64]; Tales of the Alhambra[65], a written work[66]; and Rip Van Winkle[67], a literary work[68]. Entities named for him include Irving[40].
FAQs
Where was Washington Irving born?
Washington Irving's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Washington Irving die?
Washington Irving died in Tarrytown[4].
Who were Washington Irving's parents?
Washington Irving's father was William Irving[13]. Washington Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
What did Washington Irving do for work?
Washington Irving worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and essayist[10].
Who did Washington Irving influence?
Washington Irving has been cited as an influence by Norton Bush[43] and Dino Buzzati[47].