Helen Keller
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Summary
Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880[1], in Tuscumbia[2]. She died on June 1, 1968[3], in Easton[4]. She worked as a writer[5], orator[6], essayist[7], political activist[8], and trade unionist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130,075 views/month, #1,345 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Alabama[11], Ivy Green[12]
- Place of burial: Washington National Cathedral[13]
- Father: Arthur Henley Keller[14]
- Mother: Catherine Adams[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Occupation: peace activist[17], suffragette[18], linguist[19], autobiographer[20]
- Field of work: essay[21]
- Educated at: Radcliffe College[22], Harvard University[23], The Cambridge School of Weston[24], Perkins School for the Blind[25]
- Notable work: The Story of My Life[26], The Frost King[27]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], National Women's Hall of Fame[29], Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[30], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[31], Labor Hall of Honor[32], Knight of the Legion of Honour[33], Order of St. Sava[34], Knight of the Order of the Southern Cross[35], Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[36], Order of the Sacred Treasure[37], Order of Merit[38], Order of the Southern Cross[39], Golden Plate Award[40]
- Member of: Industrial Workers of the World[41], American Academy of Arts and Letters[42], National Woman's Party[43]
- Religion or worldview: The New Church[44]
- Sex or gender: female[45]
- Member of political party: Socialist Party of America[46]
- Commons category: Helen Keller[47]
- Cause of death: disease[48]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[49]
- Residence: Coolidge Hill Road[50], Dana Street[51], Ivy Green[52]
- Family name: Keller[53]
- Given name: Helen[54], Adams[55]
- Significant event: Nazi book burnings[56]
- Topic's main category: Category:Helen Keller[57]
- Commons gallery: Helen Keller[58]
Why It Matters
Helen Keller has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to her include The Story of My Life[61], a written work[62], founded in 1903[63].
FAQs
Where was Helen Keller born?
Helen Keller's place of birth was Tuscumbia[2].
Where did Helen Keller die?
Helen Keller died in Easton[4].
Who were Helen Keller's parents?
Helen Keller's father was Arthur Henley Keller[14]. Helen Keller's mother was Catherine Adams[15].
What did Helen Keller do for work?
Helen Keller worked as a writer[5], orator[6], essayist[7], political activist[8], and trade unionist[9].
Where did Helen Keller go to school?
Helen Keller was educated at Radcliffe College[22], Harvard University[23], The Cambridge School of Weston[24], and Perkins School for the Blind[25].
What awards did Helen Keller receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], National Women's Hall of Fame[29], Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[30], and Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[31].