William Goyen

American novelist, short story writer, editor, teacher (1915–1983)
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William Goyen

Summary

William Goyen is a human[1]. He was born in Trinity[2]. He was born on April 24, 1915[3]. He passed away in Houston[4]. He died on August 30, 1983[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (977 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Goyen's place of birth was Trinity[2].
  • William Goyen died in Houston[4].
  • William Goyen passed away in Los Angeles[11].
  • William Goyen was born on April 24, 1915[3].
  • William Goyen died on August 30, 1983[5].
  • William Goyen died on August 29, 1983[12].
  • William Goyen was married to Doris Roberts[13].
  • William Goyen held citizenship in United States[14].
  • William Goyen worked as a poet[6].
  • William Goyen's professions included novelist[7].
  • William Goyen worked as a writer[8].
  • William Goyen worked as a translator[9].
  • Among William Goyen's employers was University of Houston[15].
  • William Goyen's education included a stint at Rice University[16].
  • William Goyen's education included a stint at University of Iowa[17].
  • William Goyen was educated at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center[18].
  • A notable work attributed to William Goyen is The House of Breath[19].
  • William Goyen received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • William Goyen is recorded as male[21].
  • William Goyen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Goyen's unmarried partner is recorded as Q6283474[23].
  • William Goyen's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[24].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[25].
  • William Goyen was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • William Goyen's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trinity[2], William Goyen… he was born on April 24, 1915[3].

Education

Educated at Rice University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in Houston[31]; University of Iowa[17], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1847[34], headquartered in Iowa City[35]; and Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center[18], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1878[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and translator[9]. William Goyen was employed by University of Houston[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Goyen is The House of Breath[19].

Recognition

William Goyen received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

Personal Life

Among William Goyen's spouses was Doris Roberts[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 30, 1983[5] and August 29, 1983[12]. Recorded place of death include Houston[4], a city in the United States[39], in United States[40], founded in 1836[41] and Los Angeles[11], a charter city[42], in United States[43], founded in 1781[44]. The cause of death was leukemia[25].

Why It Matters

William Goyen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (977 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Goyen born?

William Goyen was born in Trinity[2].

Where did William Goyen die?

William Goyen passed away in Houston[4].

Who was William Goyen married to?

William Goyen's spouses include Doris Roberts[13].

What did William Goyen do for work?

William Goyen worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and translator[9].

Where did William Goyen go to school?

William Goyen was educated at Rice University[16], University of Iowa[17], and Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center[18].

What awards did William Goyen receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

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  18. [24] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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