Frank McCourt
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Summary
Frank McCourt was born on August 19, 1930[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on July 19, 2009[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a teacher[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], screenwriter[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,040 views/month, #6,536 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Great Oak Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: librettist[14]
- Employer: City University of New York[15]
- Educated at: New York University[16], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[17]
- Notable work: Angela's Ashes[18]
- Award received: Rome Prize[19], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[20], National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography[21], honorary doctor of Syracuse University[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: United States Army[24]
- Commons category: Frank McCourt[25]
- Cause of death: melanoma[26]
- Family name: McCourt[27]
- Given name: Frank[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Francis McCourt[31]
- Name in native language: Frank McCourt[32]
- Different from: Frank McCourt[33]
Why It Matters
Frank McCourt has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Angela's Ashes[36], a written work[37].
FAQs
Where was Frank McCourt born?
Frank McCourt's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Frank McCourt die?
Frank McCourt died in Manhattan[4].
What did Frank McCourt do for work?
Frank McCourt worked as a teacher[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], screenwriter[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Frank McCourt go to school?
Frank McCourt was educated at New York University[16] and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[17].
What awards did Frank McCourt receive?
Honors received include Rome Prize[19], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[20], National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography[21], and honorary doctor of Syracuse University[22].