Hatcher Hughes

American playwright (1881–1945)
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Summary

Hatcher Hughes was born on February 12, 1881[1], in Polkville[2]. He died on October 19, 1945[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Employer: Columbia University[9]
  • Educated at: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10]
  • Notable work: Hell-Bent fer Heaven[11]
  • Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[12]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Archives at: Louis Round Wilson Library[15]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[16]
  • Family name: Hughes[17]
  • Given name: Harvey[18], Hatcher[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Birth name: Harvey Hatcher Hughes[21]
  • P14750: A947-5E7C-F03A-543D-4129[22]

FAQs

Where was Hatcher Hughes born?

Hatcher Hughes was born in Polkville[2].

Where did Hatcher Hughes die?

Hatcher Hughes passed away in New York City[4].

What did Hatcher Hughes do for work?

Hatcher Hughes worked as a playwright[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

Where did Hatcher Hughes go to school?

Hatcher Hughes was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10].

What awards did Hatcher Hughes receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[12].

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  10. [12] ↑ . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Given name → Harvey, Hatcher
    Birth name → {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harvey Hatcher Hughes'}
    P14750 → A947-5E7C-F03A-543D-4129
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