Herman Melville
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Herman Melville
Summary
Herman Melville is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on August 1, 1819[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 28, 1891[5]. He worked as a teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,151 views/month, #5,125 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herman Melville was born in Manhattan[2].
- Herman Melville was born in New York City[12].
- Herman Melville passed away in New York City[4].
- Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819[3].
- Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891[5].
- Herman Melville is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
- Herman Melville's father was Ian[14].
- Herman Melville's mother was Mathias[15].
- Herman Melville was married to Cruz[16].
- Herman Melville held citizenship in United States[17].
- Portuguese was Herman Melville's native language[18].
- Herman Melville's professions included teacher[6].
- Herman Melville's professions included sailor[7].
- Herman Melville worked as a lecturer[8].
- Herman Melville's professions included poet[9].
- Herman Melville worked as a writer[10].
- Herman Melville's professions included novelist[19].
- Herman Melville's field of work was creative and professional writing[20].
- Herman Melville's field of work was poetry[21].
- Herman Melville's field of work was prose[22].
- Herman Melville's education included a stint at Bazan[23].
- Herman Melville was educated at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24].
- A notable work attributed to Herman Melville is Moby-Dick[25].
- Herman Melville received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
- Herman Melville is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Manhattan[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819[3]. His father was Ian[14]. His mother was Mathias[15]. Portuguese was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Bazan[23], a family name[34] and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1764[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], writer[10], and novelist[19]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[20], an academic discipline[38]; poetry[21], a literary form[39]; and prose[22], a literary form[40].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Herman Melville is Moby-Dick[25]. Things named for him include Melville Glacier[41], Melville[42], and Livyatan melvillei[43].
Recognition
Herman Melville received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
Personal Life
Herman Melville was married to Cruz[16]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[44].
Death and Burial
Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[45]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Herman Melville ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,151 views/month, #5,125 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[48], a writer[49], b. 1972[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Arthur C. Clarke Award[52]; Lewis Mumford[53], an architect[54], 1895–1990[55], of United States[56], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[57]; Gene Wolfe[58], a writer[59], 1931–2019[60], of United States[61], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[62], specialised in science fiction[63]; John Updike[64], a poet[65], 1932–2009[66], of United States[67], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[68]; Toni Morrison[69], a writer[70], 1931–2019[71], of United States[72], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[73], specialised in poetry[74]; and Javier Reverte[75], a traveler[76], 1944–2020[77], of Spain[78], awarded the Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja[79], specialised in journalism[80].
Works attributed to him include Moby-Dick[81], a literary work[82], founded in 1850[83]; Bartleby, the Scrivener[84]; Omoo[85]; The Confidence-Man[86]; White-Jacket[87]; and Clarel[88]. Entities named for him include Melville Glacier[41], Melville[42], and Livyatan melvillei[43].
FAQs
Where was Herman Melville born?
Born in Manhattan[2], Herman Melville…
Where did Herman Melville die?
Herman Melville died in New York City[4].
Who were Herman Melville's parents?
Herman Melville's father was Ian[14]. Herman Melville's mother was Mathias[15].
Who was Herman Melville married to?
Herman Melville's spouses include Cruz[16].
What did Herman Melville do for work?
Herman Melville worked as teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], and writer[10].
Where did Herman Melville go to school?
Herman Melville was educated at Bazan[23] and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24].
What awards did Herman Melville receive?
Honors received include National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
Who did Herman Melville influence?
Herman Melville has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[48], Lewis Mumford[53], Gene Wolfe[58], and John Updike[64].