Will Cuppy

American writer (1884–1949)
Person human Q3568283
Will Cuppy
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Will Cuppy

Summary

Will Cuppy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Auburn[2]. He was born on August 23, 1884[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 19, 1949[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], humorist[9], and critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Auburn[2], Will Cuppy…
  • Will Cuppy died in New York City[4].
  • Will Cuppy was born on August 23, 1884[3].
  • Will Cuppy was born on 1884[12].
  • Will Cuppy died on September 19, 1949[5].
  • Will Cuppy is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[13].
  • Will Cuppy held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Will Cuppy's professions included journalist[6].
  • Will Cuppy's professions included writer[7].
  • Will Cuppy's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Will Cuppy worked as a humorist[9].
  • Will Cuppy worked as a critic[10].
  • Will Cuppy's education included a stint at University of Chicago[15].
  • Will Cuppy is recorded as male[16].
  • Will Cuppy's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Will Cuppy's Commons category is recorded as Will Cuppy[18].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[19].
  • Will Cuppy was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Will Cuppy's family name is recorded as Cuppy[21].
  • Will Cuppy's given name is recorded as Will[22].
  • Will Cuppy's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Will Cuppy's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Will Cuppy's described by source is recorded as Cuppy, William Jacob (1884-1949), humorist and critic[25].
  • Will Cuppy's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[26].
  • Will Cuppy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Auburn[2], Will Cuppy… Recorded date of birth include August 23, 1884[3] and 1884[12].

Education

Will Cuppy's education included a stint at University of Chicago[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], humorist[9], and critic[10].

Death and Burial

Will Cuppy died on September 19, 1949[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[19]. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Will Cuppy include 15017 Cuppy[28], an asteroid[29].

Why It Matters

Will Cuppy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include 15017 Cuppy[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Will Cuppy born?

Will Cuppy's place of birth was Auburn[2].

Where did Will Cuppy die?

Will Cuppy died in New York City[4].

What did Will Cuppy do for work?

Will Cuppy worked as journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], humorist[9], and critic[10].

Where did Will Cuppy go to school?

Will Cuppy was educated at University of Chicago[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Cuppy, William Jacob (1884-1949), humorist and critic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Cuppy, William Jacob (1884-1949), humorist and critic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Will, William
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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