Dr. Seuss
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Summary
Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904[1], in Springfield[2]. He died on September 24, 1991[3], in La Jolla[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,746 views/month, #3,016 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Helen Palmer Geisel[11], Audrey Dimond[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: prose writer[15], animator[16], producer[17], humorous cartoonist[18], cartoonist[19], picture book writer[20]
- Field of work: young adult literature[21]
- Educated at: Dartmouth College[22], Lincoln College[23]
- Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24], California Hall of Fame[25], Children's Literature Legacy Award[26], Regina Medal[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], Inkpot Award[29], Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[30], Legion of Merit[31], American Campaign Medal[32], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[33], World War II Victory Medal[34], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program[35], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[38]
- Genre: fairy tale[39]
- Record label: RCA Records[40]
- Commons category: Dr. Seuss[41]
- Archives at: UC San Diego Library Special Collections & Archives[42]
- Cause of death: mouth cancer[43]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[44]
- Family name: Geisel[45]
Product Details
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1904-03-02[48]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-09-24[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: e7a94b95-e339-48eb-83c3-7ba856969bbe[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dr. Seuss include Geisel Library[51].
Why It Matters
Dr. Seuss has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Lorne Lanning[54], a writer[55], b. 1964[56], of United States[57].
Works attributed to him include The Cat in the Hat[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1957[60]; The Lorax[61], a written work[62]; Green Eggs and Ham[63], a literary work[64]; How the Grinch Stole Christmas![65], a literary work[66], founded in 1957[67]; Horton Hears a Who![68], a written work[69]; and And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street[70], a written work[71]. Entities named for him include Geisel Library[51].
FAQs
Where was Dr. Seuss born?
Dr. Seuss's place of birth was Springfield[2].
Where did Dr. Seuss die?
Dr. Seuss passed away in La Jolla[4].
Who was Dr. Seuss married to?
Dr. Seuss's spouses include Helen Palmer Geisel[11] and Audrey Dimond[12].
What did Dr. Seuss do for work?
Dr. Seuss worked as a writer[5], poet[6], illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Dr. Seuss go to school?
Dr. Seuss was educated at Dartmouth College[22] and Lincoln College[23].
What awards did Dr. Seuss receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24], California Hall of Fame[25], Children's Literature Legacy Award[26], and Regina Medal[27].
Who did Dr. Seuss influence?
Dr. Seuss has been cited as an influence by Lorne Lanning[54].