Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Summary
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a human[1]. Born in Portland[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1807[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on March 24, 1882[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,861 views/month, #6,248 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's place of birth was Portland[2].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow passed away in Cambridge[4].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 27, 1807[3].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on January 1, 1807[12].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died on March 24, 1882[5].
- Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's father was Stephen Longfellow[14].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's mother was Zilpah Wadsworth[15].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was married to Mary Storer Potter Longfellow[16].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was married to Fanny Appleton Longfellow[17].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Alice Mary Longfellow[18].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow[19].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Edith Longfellow[20].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Frances Longfellow[21].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Charles Appleton Longfellow[22].
- A child of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was Annie Longfellow Thorp[23].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow held citizenship in United States[24].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[25].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's professions included translator[6].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow worked as a poet[7].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's professions included novelist[8].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow worked as a professor[9].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's professions included writer[10].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was employed by Harvard University[26].
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1807[3] and January 1, 1807[12]. His father was Stephen Longfellow[14]. His mother was Zilpah Wadsworth[15]. He is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[25].
Education
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was educated at Bowdoin College[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and writer[10]. Among Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's employers was Harvard University[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Song of Hiawatha[28], a literary work[29]; The Courtship of Miles Standish[30]; Voices of the Night[31]; The Children's Hour[32]; The Poet and his Songs[33]; and The Bridge[34]. Things named for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow include Ablerus longfellowi[35], a taxon[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[37], a civil decoration[38], in Prussia[39], founded in 1842[40] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], a fellowship award[42].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mary Storer Potter Longfellow[16], 1812–1835[43] and Fanny Appleton Longfellow[17], an art collector[44], 1817–1861[45], of United States[46]. Children include Alice Mary Longfellow[18], a preservationist[47], 1850–1928[48], of United States[49]; Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow[19], an art collector[50], 1845–1921[51], of United States[52]; Edith Longfellow[20], 1853–1915[53]; Frances Longfellow[21]; Charles Appleton Longfellow[22], a soldier[54], 1844–1893[55]; and Annie Longfellow Thorp[23], 1855–1934[56].
Death and Burial
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died on March 24, 1882[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[57]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,861 views/month, #6,248 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Narcís Oller[60], a writer[61], 1846–1930[62], of Spain[63].
Works attributed to him include The Song of Hiawatha[64], a literary work[65]; Evangeline[66], a literary work[67]; Paul Revere's Ride[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1860[70]; A Psalm of Life[71], a literary work[72]; and Excelsior[73], a literary work[74]. Entities named for him include Ablerus longfellowi[35], a taxon[36].
FAQs
Where was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland[2].
Where did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow die?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's parents?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's father was Stephen Longfellow[14]. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's mother was Zilpah Wadsworth[15].
Who was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow married to?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's spouses include Mary Storer Potter Longfellow[16] and Fanny Appleton Longfellow[17].
What did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow do for work?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow worked as translator[6], poet[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and writer[10].
Where did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow go to school?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was educated at Bowdoin College[27].
What awards did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[37] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41].
Who did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow influence?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow has been cited as an influence by Narcís Oller[60].