Carl Sandburg
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Carl Sandburg
Summary
Carl Sandburg is a human[1]. He was born in Galesburg[2]. He was born on January 6, 1878[3]. He passed away in Flat Rock[4]. He died on July 22, 1967[5]. He worked as a poet[6], musicologist[7], historian[8], novelist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,646 views/month, #6,790 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Galesburg[2], Carl Sandburg…
- Carl Sandburg died in Flat Rock[4].
- Carl Sandburg was born on January 6, 1878[3].
- Carl Sandburg died on July 22, 1967[5].
- Burial took place at Carl Sandburg Birthplace Historic Site[12].
- Among Carl Sandburg's spouses was Lilian Steichen[13].
- Carl Sandburg held citizenship in United States[14].
- Carl Sandburg's professions included poet[6].
- Carl Sandburg's professions included musicologist[7].
- Carl Sandburg worked as a historian[8].
- Carl Sandburg's professions included novelist[9].
- Carl Sandburg's professions included writer[10].
- Carl Sandburg's professions included screenwriter[15].
- Carl Sandburg's education included a stint at Lombard College[16].
- Carl Sandburg received the Pulitzer Prize for History[17].
- Carl Sandburg received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[18].
- Carl Sandburg received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[19].
- Carl Sandburg received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[20].
- Carl Sandburg received the Robert Frost Medal[21].
- Carl Sandburg received the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[22].
- Carl Sandburg was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[23].
- Carl Sandburg is recorded as male[24].
- Carl Sandburg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Carl Sandburg was affiliated with the Socialist Party of America[26].
- Carl Sandburg was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1878-01-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1967-07-22[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: f5c5ccdf-779a-49e0-8853-3bd6013ccf57[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Carl Sandburg's place of birth was Galesburg[2]. He was born on January 6, 1878[3].
Education
Carl Sandburg was educated at Lombard College[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], musicologist[7], historian[8], novelist[9], writer[10], and screenwriter[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for History[17], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1917[35]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1963[38]; Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[19], an award[39]; Robert Frost Medal[21], a literary award[40], in United States[41]; and Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[22], a Grammy Awards[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44].
Personal Life
Carl Sandburg was married to Lilian Steichen[13]. Political affiliations include Socialist Party of America[26], a political party[45], in United States[46], founded in 1901[47], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[48] and Democratic Party[27], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1828[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52].
Death and Burial
Carl Sandburg died on July 22, 1967[5]. He passed away in Flat Rock[4]. Burial took place at Carl Sandburg Birthplace Historic Site[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Sandburg include Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site[53], a National Historic Site[54], in United States[55].
Why It Matters
Carl Sandburg ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,646 views/month, #6,790 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site[53], a National Historic Site[54], in United States[55].
FAQs
Where was Carl Sandburg born?
Carl Sandburg was born in Galesburg[2].
Where did Carl Sandburg die?
Carl Sandburg died in Flat Rock[4].
Who was Carl Sandburg married to?
Carl Sandburg's spouses include Lilian Steichen[13].
What did Carl Sandburg do for work?
Carl Sandburg worked as poet[6], musicologist[7], historian[8], novelist[9], and writer[10].
Where did Carl Sandburg go to school?
Carl Sandburg was educated at Lombard College[16].
What awards did Carl Sandburg receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[17], Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[19], and Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[20].