William Dean Howells
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Summary
William Dean Howells is a human[1]. Born in Martins Ferry[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1837[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on May 11, 1920[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], essayist[8], playwright[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Dean Howells was born in Martins Ferry[2].
- William Dean Howells passed away in Manhattan[4].
- William Dean Howells was born on March 1, 1837[3].
- William Dean Howells was born on January 1, 1837[12].
- William Dean Howells died on May 11, 1920[5].
- William Dean Howells died on January 1, 1920[13].
- Burial took place at Cambridge Cemetery[14].
- William Dean Howells's father was William Cooper Howells[15].
- Among William Dean Howells's spouses was Elinor Mead Howells[16].
- A child of William Dean Howells was John Mead Howells[17].
- William Dean Howells held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was William Dean Howells's native language[19].
- William Dean Howells's professions included journalist[6].
- William Dean Howells's professions included novelist[7].
- William Dean Howells's professions included essayist[8].
- William Dean Howells's professions included playwright[9].
- William Dean Howells's professions included literary critic[10].
- William Dean Howells worked as a biographer[20].
- A notable work attributed to William Dean Howells is Pleasure-Pain[21].
- William Dean Howells was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
- William Dean Howells is recorded as male[23].
- William Dean Howells's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- William Dean Howells is associated with the literary realism movement[25].
- William Dean Howells's Commons category is recorded as William Dean Howells[26].
- William Dean Howells's residence is recorded as Concord Avenue[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1837-03-01[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1920-05-11[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: dc052b39-95f4-44e3-992a-54184b1fda9b[32]
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Origins and Family
William Dean Howells was born in Martins Ferry[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 1, 1837[3] and January 1, 1837[12]. His father was William Cooper Howells[15]. English was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], essayist[8], playwright[9], literary critic[10], and biographer[20].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to William Dean Howells is Pleasure-Pain[21]. Things named for him include William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[33], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36].
Personal Life
Among William Dean Howells's spouses was Elinor Mead Howells[16]. A child of him was John Mead Howells[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 11, 1920[5] and January 1, 1920[13]. William Dean Howells passed away in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Cambridge Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
William Dean Howells ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include The Whole Family[39], a written work[40]. Entities named for him include William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[33], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36].
FAQs
Where was William Dean Howells born?
William Dean Howells was born in Martins Ferry[2].
Where did William Dean Howells die?
William Dean Howells passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who were William Dean Howells's parents?
William Dean Howells's father was William Cooper Howells[15].
Who was William Dean Howells married to?
William Dean Howells's spouses include Elinor Mead Howells[16].
What did William Dean Howells do for work?
William Dean Howells worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], essayist[8], playwright[9], and literary critic[10].