Emily Dickinson

American poet (1830-1886)
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Emily Dickinson

Summary

Emily Dickinson is a human[1]. Born in Amherst[2], she… she was born on December 10, 1830[3]. She died in Amherst[4]. She died on May 15, 1886[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and gardener[8]. She ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,730 views/month, #3,386 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amherst[2], Emily Dickinson…
  • Emily Dickinson passed away in Amherst[4].
  • Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830[3].
  • Emily Dickinson was born on 1830[10].
  • Emily Dickinson died on May 15, 1886[5].
  • Emily Dickinson died on 1886[11].
  • Emily Dickinson is buried at Amherst West Cemetery[12].
  • Emily Dickinson's father was Edward Dickinson[13].
  • Emily Dickinson's mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[14].
  • Emily Dickinson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Emily Dickinson's native language[16].
  • Emily Dickinson worked as a writer[6].
  • Emily Dickinson's professions included poet[7].
  • Emily Dickinson's professions included gardener[8].
  • Emily Dickinson's education included a stint at Mount Holyoke College[17].
  • Emily Dickinson was educated at Amherst Academy[18].
  • Emily Dickinson's education included a stint at Wilbraham & Monson Academy[19].
  • Emily Dickinson received the National Women's Hall of Fame[20].
  • Emily Dickinson was influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson[21].
  • Emily Dickinson is recorded as female[22].
  • Emily Dickinson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Emily Dickinson's sexual orientation is recorded as lesbianism[24].
  • Emily Dickinson's genre is poetry[25].
  • Emily Dickinson's Commons category is recorded as Emily Dickinson[26].
  • Emily Dickinson's archives at is recorded as Mount Holyoke College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 10, 1830[3] and 1830[10]. Her father was Edward Dickinson[13]. Her mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[14]. English was her native language[16].

Education

Educated at Mount Holyoke College[17], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1837[30], headquartered in South Hadley[31]; Amherst Academy[18]; and Wilbraham & Monson Academy[19], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1804[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and gardener[8].

Recognition

Emily Dickinson received the National Women's Hall of Fame[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 15, 1886[5] and 1886[11]. Emily Dickinson died in Amherst[4]. The cause of death was Bright's disease[35]. Burial took place at Amherst West Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emily Dickinson include Emily Dickinson Museum[36], a house[37], in United States[38], founded in 2003[39]; Dickinson[40], an impact crater[41]; Dickinson Electronic Archives[42], a website[43], founded in 1994[44]; and Emily Dickinson Archive[45].

Why It Matters

Emily Dickinson ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,730 views/month, #3,386 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

She has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[48], a graphic designer[49], 1928–2012[50], of United States[51], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[52], specialised in young adult literature[53]; Louise Glück[54], a writer[55], 1943–2023[56], of United States[57], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[58], specialised in literary activity[59]; Elaine Feinstein[60], a playwright[61], 1930–2019[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Cholmondeley Award[64]; Mariam Tsiklauri[65], a poet[66], b. 1960[67], of Soviet Union[68], awarded the Gala[69]; and Mariam Khutsurauli[70], a poet[71], b. 1960[72], of Soviet Union[73], awarded the Saba prize[74].

Entities named for her include Emily Dickinson Museum[36], a house[37], in United States[38], founded in 2003[39]; Dickinson[40], an impact crater[41]; Dickinson Electronic Archives[42], a website[43], founded in 1994[44]; and Emily Dickinson Archive[45].

FAQs

Where was Emily Dickinson born?

Born in Amherst[2], Emily Dickinson…

Where did Emily Dickinson die?

Emily Dickinson died in Amherst[4].

Who were Emily Dickinson's parents?

Emily Dickinson's father was Edward Dickinson[13]. Emily Dickinson's mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[14].

What did Emily Dickinson do for work?

Emily Dickinson worked as writer[6], poet[7], and gardener[8].

Where did Emily Dickinson go to school?

Emily Dickinson was educated at Mount Holyoke College[17], Amherst Academy[18], and Wilbraham & Monson Academy[19].

What awards did Emily Dickinson receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[20].

Who did Emily Dickinson influence?

Emily Dickinson has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[48], Louise Glück[54], Elaine Feinstein[60], and Mariam Tsiklauri[65].

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