Guy Davenport
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Summary
Guy Davenport was born on November 23, 1927[1], in South Carolina[2]. He died on January 4, 2005[3], in Lexington[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (867 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Anderson[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13], writer[14]
- Employer: Washington University in St. Louis[15], University of Kentucky[16], Haverford College[17]
- Educated at: Harvard University[18], Duke University[19], Merton College[20]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[21], PEN Award for Poetry in Translation[22], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], Rhodes Scholarship[24], Harold Morton Landon Translation Award[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Archives at: University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[28], Harry Ransom Center[29]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[30]
- Residence: Lexington[31], Haverford[32], St. Louis[33]
- Family name: Davenport[34]
- Given name: Guy[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37], Modern Greek[38], Ancient Greek[39]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[40], WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP[41]
- Writing language: English[42]
Why It Matters
Guy Davenport has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Guy Davenport born?
Guy Davenport was born in South Carolina[2].
Where did Guy Davenport die?
Guy Davenport passed away in Lexington[4].
What did Guy Davenport do for work?
Guy Davenport worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and painter[9].
Where did Guy Davenport go to school?
Guy Davenport was educated at Harvard University[18], Duke University[19], and Merton College[20].
What awards did Guy Davenport receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[21], PEN Award for Poetry in Translation[22], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], and Rhodes Scholarship[24].