Conrad Aiken
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Summary
Conrad Aiken was born on August 5, 1889[1], in Savannah[2]. He died on August 17, 1973[3], in Savannah[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], literary critic[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Brewster[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1889[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1973[13]
- Place of burial: Bonaventure Cemetery[14]
- Mother: Anna Potter Aiken[15]
- Spouse: Mary Hoover Aiken[16]
- Child: Jane Aiken Hodge[17], Joan Aiken[18], John Aiken[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Native language: English[21]
- Occupation: playwright[22], essayist[23]
- Educated at: Harvard University[24], Middlesex School[25]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[26], Bollingen Prize[27], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[28], Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[29], United States Poet Laureate[30], Shelley Memorial Award[31], National Book Award[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Conrad Aiken[35]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[36]
- Family name: Aiken[37]
- Given name: Conrad[38]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Conrad Potter Aiken[41]
- Name in native language: Conrad Potter Aiken[42]
Why It Matters
Conrad Aiken has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles Bukowski[45], an actor[46], 1920–1994[47], of Germany[48].
FAQs
Where was Conrad Aiken born?
Conrad Aiken was born in Savannah[2].
Where did Conrad Aiken die?
Conrad Aiken died in Savannah[4].
Who were Conrad Aiken's parents?
Conrad Aiken's mother was Anna Potter Aiken[15].
Who was Conrad Aiken married to?
Conrad Aiken's spouses include Mary Hoover Aiken[16].
What did Conrad Aiken do for work?
Conrad Aiken worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], literary critic[8], and prose writer[9].
Where did Conrad Aiken go to school?
Conrad Aiken was educated at Harvard University[24] and Middlesex School[25].
What awards did Conrad Aiken receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], Bollingen Prize[27], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[28], and Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[29].
Who did Conrad Aiken influence?
Conrad Aiken has been cited as an influence by Charles Bukowski[45].