George Jean Nathan

American drama critic and magazine editor (1882–1958)
Person human Q1507659
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George Jean Nathan

Summary

George Jean Nathan is a human[1]. Born in Fort Wayne[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1882[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 8, 1958[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], film critic[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fort Wayne[2], George Jean Nathan…
  • George Jean Nathan passed away in New York City[4].
  • George Jean Nathan was born on February 14, 1882[3].
  • George Jean Nathan was born on 1882[12].
  • George Jean Nathan died on April 8, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[13].
  • George Jean Nathan was married to Julie Haydon[14].
  • George Jean Nathan held citizenship in United States[15].
  • George Jean Nathan worked as a journalist[6].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included film critic[7].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included writer[8].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included playwright[9].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included critic[10].
  • George Jean Nathan was educated at Cornell University[16].
  • George Jean Nathan was a member of New York Drama Critics' Circle[17].
  • George Jean Nathan is recorded as male[18].
  • George Jean Nathan's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George Jean Nathan's Commons category is recorded as George Jean Nathan[20].
  • George Jean Nathan's family name is recorded as Nathan[21].
  • George Jean Nathan's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George Jean Nathan's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[23].
  • George Jean Nathan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • George Jean Nathan's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Jean Nathan[25].
  • George Jean Nathan's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

George Jean Nathan's place of birth was Fort Wayne[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 14, 1882[3] and 1882[12].

Education

George Jean Nathan's education included a stint at Cornell University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], film critic[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and critic[10].

Personal Life

Among George Jean Nathan's spouses was Julie Haydon[14].

Death and Burial

George Jean Nathan died on April 8, 1958[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Jean Nathan include George Jean Nathan Award[27], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1959[30].

Why It Matters

George Jean Nathan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include George Jean Nathan Award[27], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1959[30].

FAQs

Where was George Jean Nathan born?

George Jean Nathan was born in Fort Wayne[2].

Where did George Jean Nathan die?

George Jean Nathan passed away in New York City[4].

Who was George Jean Nathan married to?

George Jean Nathan's spouses include Julie Haydon[14].

What did George Jean Nathan do for work?

George Jean Nathan worked as journalist[6], film critic[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and critic[10].

Where did George Jean Nathan go to school?

George Jean Nathan was educated at Cornell University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 23
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  2. 6w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 695A-8F15-8C2E-837E-0FC7
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → journalist, film critic, writer +2
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  5. 22w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Described by source → Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916
    Place of death → New York City
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