William Goyen
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Summary
William Goyen was born on April 24, 1915[1], in Trinity[2]. He died on August 30, 1983[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,203 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Los Angeles[10]
- Date of death: August 29, 1983[11]
- Spouse: Doris Roberts[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Employer: University of Houston[14]
- Educated at: Rice University[15], University of Iowa[16], Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center[17]
- Notable work: The House of Breath[18]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Unmarried partner: Joseph Glasco[21]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[22]
- Cause of death: leukemia[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[24]
- Given name: William[25]
- Described at URL: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/in-search-of-william-goyen/[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Significant person: Joseph Glasco[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[30]
- Personal library at: Harry Ransom Center[31]
Why It Matters
William Goyen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
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[12].
What did William Goyen do for work?
William Goyen worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and translator[8].
Where did William Goyen go to school?
William Goyen was educated at Rice University[15], University of Iowa[16], and Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center[17].
What awards did William Goyen receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19].