Washington Irving
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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 Sunnyside[4]. He died on November 28, 1859[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,239 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 Sunnyside[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 writer[8].
- Washington Irving worked as an essayist[9].
- Washington Irving worked as a playwright[10].
- Washington Irving's professions included biographer[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].
- Washington Irving was a member of New York Historical[21].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
- Washington Irving was a member of Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York[23].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
- Washington Irving was a member of National Academy of Design[25].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Washington Irving is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Began / founded: 1783-04-03[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 1859-11-28[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9e3147c2-8b8f-4f9e-a5db-e5ac6f4cd738[31]
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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], writer[8], essayist[9], playwright[10], and biographer[16]. Among Washington Irving's employers was Astor Library[19]. Positions held include ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[32] and United States Ambassador to Spain[18], a position[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1779[35].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[20]. Things named for him include Irving[36].
Death and Burial
Washington Irving died on November 28, 1859[5]. He died in Sunnyside[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 (8,239 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[39], a writer[40], 1906–1972[41], of Italy[42], awarded the Strega Prize[43] and Norton Bush[44], a painter[45], 1834–1894[46], of United States[47].
Works attributed to him include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1819[50]; Rip Van Winkle[51], a literary work[52]; Tales of the Alhambra[53], a literary work[54]; The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1819[57]; Salmagundi[58], a written work[59], in United States[60], founded in 1807[61]; and A History of New York[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1809[64]. Entities named for him include Irving[36].
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 Sunnyside[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], writer[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10].
Who did Washington Irving influence?
Washington Irving has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[39] and Norton Bush[44].