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Erskine Caldwell

American novelist, short story writer, travel writer, essayist (1903–1987)
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Erskine Caldwell
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Summary

Erskine Caldwell was born on December 17, 1903[1], in Moreland[2]. He died on April 11, 1987[3], in Paradise Valley[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,866 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: April 12, 1987[11]
  • Place of burial: Scenic Hills Memorial Park[12]
  • Spouse: Margaret Bourke-White[13], Virginia Caldwell[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[15]
  • Field of work: creative and professional writing[16], prose[17], journalism[18]
  • Educated at: Erskine College[19]
  • Notable work: Tobacco Road[20], God's Little Acre[21]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[22], League of American Writers[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Erskine Caldwell[25]
  • Archives at: Louis Round Wilson Library[26], Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[27]
  • Family name: Caldwell[28]
  • Given name: Erskine[29]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Erskine Caldwell[30]
  • Commons gallery: Erskine Caldwell[31]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[32]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
  • Name in native language: Erskine Preston Caldwell[36]

Why It Matters

Erskine Caldwell has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Jamal Naji[39], a writer[40], 1954–2018[41], of Jordan[42].

Works attributed to him include Tobacco Road[43], a literary work[44] and God's Little Acre[45], a written work[46].

FAQs

Where was Erskine Caldwell born?

Erskine Caldwell's place of birth was Moreland[2].

Where did Erskine Caldwell die?

Erskine Caldwell died in Paradise Valley[4].

Who was Erskine Caldwell married to?

Erskine Caldwell's spouses include Margaret Bourke-White[13] and Virginia Caldwell[14].

What did Erskine Caldwell do for work?

Erskine Caldwell worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], and prose writer[9].

Where did Erskine Caldwell go to school?

Erskine Caldwell was educated at Erskine College[19].

Who did Erskine Caldwell influence?

Erskine Caldwell has been cited as an influence by Jamal Naji[39].

Related Entities

Margaret Bourke-White Oregon United States

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  1. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 31311
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  2. 8w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00014700n
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  3. 11w ago · LadyData · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable names database id → 882/000107561
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  4. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 54359
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  5. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Encyklopedia teatru polskiego person id → 102745
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  6. 15w ago · Nashona · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Theatricalia person id → 2ca4
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  7. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Scenic Hills Memorial Park
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  8. 17w ago · Animalparty · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Margaret Bourke-White, Virginia Caldwell
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Spouse: Virginia Caldwell, Adding relationship using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator|Relator]]"
  9. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0071308-Caldwell-Erskine-19031987
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  10. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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