Henry Adams

American journalist, historian, academic, novelist (1838-1918)
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Henry Adams
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Henry Adams

Summary

Henry Adams is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1838[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 27, 1918[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Henry Adams…
  • Henry Adams passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Henry Adams was born on February 16, 1838[3].
  • Henry Adams was born on January 1, 1838[12].
  • Henry Adams died on March 27, 1918[5].
  • Henry Adams died on January 1, 1918[13].
  • Burial took place at Adams Memorial[14].
  • Henry Adams's father was Charles Francis Adams Sr.[15].
  • Henry Adams's mother was Abigail Brown Brooks[16].
  • Among Henry Adams's spouses was Marian Hooper Adams[17].
  • Henry Adams held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was Henry Adams's native language[19].
  • Henry Adams worked as a journalist[6].
  • Henry Adams worked as a novelist[7].
  • Henry Adams worked as a historian of Modern Age[8].
  • Henry Adams worked as a historian[9].
  • Henry Adams worked as a writer[10].
  • Henry Adams worked as a mathematician[20].
  • Henry Adams's field of work was history[21].
  • Among Henry Adams's employers was Harvard University[22].
  • Henry Adams was employed by Charles Francis Adams Sr.[23].
  • Among Henry Adams's employers was North American Review[24].
  • Henry Adams was educated at Harvard University[25].
  • Henry Adams was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry Adams is The Education of Henry Adams[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Adams's place of birth was Boston[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 16, 1838[3] and January 1, 1838[12]. His father was Charles Francis Adams Sr.[15]. His mother was Abigail Brown Brooks[16]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], writer[10], and mathematician[20]. Henry Adams's field of work was history[21]. Employers include Harvard University[22], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]; Charles Francis Adams Sr.[23], a politician[40], 1807–1886[41], of United States[42], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[43]; and North American Review[24], a scientific journal[44], founded in 1815[45]. He supervised J. Laurence Laughlin as a doctoral student[46].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry Adams is The Education of him[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[47], a fellowship award[48]; Legum Doctor[49], an academic degree[50]; and Pulitzer Prize for Biography[51], a class of award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1917[54].

Personal Life

Among Henry Adams's spouses was Marian Hooper Adams[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 27, 1918[5] and January 1, 1918[13]. Henry Adams died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Adams Memorial[14].

Why It Matters

Henry Adams ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Works attributed to him include The Education of him[57], a literary work[58].

His notable doctoral advisees include J. Laurence Laughlin[59], an economist[60], 1850–1933[61], of United States[62], specialised in economics[63].

FAQs

Where was Henry Adams born?

Henry Adams's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Henry Adams die?

Henry Adams died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Henry Adams's parents?

Henry Adams's father was Charles Francis Adams Sr.[15]. Henry Adams's mother was Abigail Brown Brooks[16].

Who was Henry Adams married to?

Henry Adams's spouses include Marian Hooper Adams[17].

What did Henry Adams do for work?

Henry Adams worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], and writer[10].

Where did Henry Adams go to school?

Henry Adams was educated at Harvard University[25] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].

What awards did Henry Adams receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[47], Legum Doctor[49], and Pulitzer Prize for Biography[51].

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