Edwin Arlington Robinson

American poet (1869–1935)
Person human Q1294394
Edwin Arlington Robinson
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Edwin Arlington Robinson

Summary

Edwin Arlington Robinson is a human[1]. Born in Maine[2], he… he was born on December 22, 1869[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 6, 1935[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,430 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's place of birth was Maine[2].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in Head Tide[9].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson passed away in New York City[4].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on December 22, 1869[3].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson died on April 6, 1935[5].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery[10].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's mother was Mary Elizabeth Robinson[11].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson worked as a poet[6].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's professions included writer[7].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Edwin Arlington Robinson is The torrent and The night before[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Edwin Arlington Robinson is The Town Down the River[15].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[16].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[17].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[18].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson is recorded as male[21].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Arlington Robinson[23].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[25].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's family name is recorded as Robinson[26].
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson's given name is recorded as Edwin[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Maine[2], an U.S. state[28], in United States[29], founded in 1820[30], headquartered in Augusta[31] and Head Tide[9]. Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on December 22, 1869[3]. His mother was Mary Elizabeth Robinson[11].

Education

Edwin Arlington Robinson's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The torrent and The night before[14], a version, edition or translation[32] and The Town Down the River[15], a literary work[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[16], an award[34].

Death and Burial

Edwin Arlington Robinson died on April 6, 1935[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[25]. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edwin Arlington Robinson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,430 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Arlington Robinson born?

Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in Maine[2].

Where did Edwin Arlington Robinson die?

Edwin Arlington Robinson passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Edwin Arlington Robinson's parents?

Edwin Arlington Robinson's mother was Mary Elizabeth Robinson[11].

What did Edwin Arlington Robinson do for work?

Edwin Arlington Robinson worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Edwin Arlington Robinson go to school?

Edwin Arlington Robinson was educated at Harvard University[13].

What awards did Edwin Arlington Robinson receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[16], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[17], and Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . poets.org. Retrieved . poets.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . EB-12 / Robinson, Edwin Arlington. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'azb', 'bn', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr',
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  2. 19d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-09-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Maine, Head Tide
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  4. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Place of birth → Maine, Head Tide
    Given name → Edwin, Arlington
    Place of burial → Oak Grove Cemetery
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