Harold Brodkey

writer (1930–1996)
Person human Q560733
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Harold Brodkey

Summary

Harold Brodkey is a human[1]. He was born in Staunton[2]. He was born on October 25, 1930[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on January 26, 1996[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Harold Brodkey's place of birth was Staunton[2].
  • Harold Brodkey died in Manhattan[4].
  • Harold Brodkey was born on October 25, 1930[3].
  • Harold Brodkey died on January 26, 1996[5].
  • Harold Brodkey held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Harold Brodkey worked as a writer[6].
  • Harold Brodkey worked as a journalist[7].
  • Harold Brodkey's professions included novelist[8].
  • Harold Brodkey was employed by Cornell University[11].
  • Harold Brodkey was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Harold Brodkey was educated at University City High School[13].
  • Harold Brodkey received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Harold Brodkey received the Rome Prize[15].
  • Harold Brodkey received the O. Henry Award[16].
  • Harold Brodkey is recorded as male[17].
  • Harold Brodkey's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[19].
  • Harold Brodkey's given name is recorded as Harold[20].
  • Harold Brodkey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Harold Brodkey's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Brodkey's place of birth was Staunton[2]. He was born on October 25, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1636[25], headquartered in Cambridge[26] and University City High School[13], a high school[27], in United States[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. Harold Brodkey was employed by Cornell University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], a fellowship grant[29], in United States[30], founded in 1925[31]; Rome Prize[15], an art prize[32], in United States[33]; and O. Henry Award[16], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1919[36].

Death and Burial

Harold Brodkey died on January 26, 1996[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[19].

Why It Matters

Harold Brodkey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Harold Brodkey born?

Harold Brodkey's place of birth was Staunton[2].

Where did Harold Brodkey die?

Harold Brodkey died in Manhattan[4].

What did Harold Brodkey do for work?

Harold Brodkey worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Harold Brodkey go to school?

Harold Brodkey was educated at Harvard University[12] and University City High School[13].

What awards did Harold Brodkey receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Rome Prize[15], and O. Henry Award[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag harold-brodkey
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  2. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Harold
    Instance of human
    Aliases
    Award received Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize, O. Henry Award
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/46380|batch #46380]]: HAND ID (3)"
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