Francis Otto Matthiessen
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Summary
Francis Otto Matthiessen was born on February 19, 1902[1], in Pasadena[2]. He died on April 1, 1950[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], historian[6], literary historian[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Massachusetts[10]
- Father: Frederick William Matthiessen, Jr.[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Employer: Harvard University[13]
- Educated at: Harvard University[14], Yale University[15], Hackley School[16], Polytechnic School[17], New College[18]
- Award received: Rhodes Scholarship[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Unmarried partner: Russell Cheney[22]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[23]
- Cause of death: falling[24]
- Family name: Matthiessen[25]
- Given name: Francis[26], Otto[27]
- Manner of death: suicide[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Francis Otto Matthiessen[30]
Why It Matters
Francis Otto Matthiessen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Francis Otto Matthiessen born?
Francis Otto Matthiessen was born in Pasadena[2].
Where did Francis Otto Matthiessen die?
Francis Otto Matthiessen died in Boston[4].
Who were Francis Otto Matthiessen's parents?
Francis Otto Matthiessen's father was Frederick William Matthiessen, Jr.[11].
What did Francis Otto Matthiessen do for work?
Francis Otto Matthiessen worked as a literary critic[5], historian[6], literary historian[7], and journalist[8].
Where did Francis Otto Matthiessen go to school?
Francis Otto Matthiessen was educated at Harvard University[14], Yale University[15], Hackley School[16], and Polytechnic School[17].
What awards did Francis Otto Matthiessen receive?
Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[19].