Irving Howe

American writer, literary and social critic and socialist activist (1920–1993)
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Irving Howe
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Irving Howe

Summary

Irving Howe is a human[1]. Born in The Bronx[2], he… he was born on June 11, 1920[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 5, 1993[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Irving Howe's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
  • Irving Howe passed away in New York City[4].
  • Irving Howe was born on June 11, 1920[3].
  • Irving Howe died on May 5, 1993[5].
  • Irving Howe held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Irving Howe's professions included historian[6].
  • Irving Howe's professions included writer[7].
  • Irving Howe's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Irving Howe worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Irving Howe worked as a journalist[10].
  • Irving Howe worked as a literary scholar[13].
  • Irving Howe was employed by Brandeis University[14].
  • Among Irving Howe's employers was Hunter College[15].
  • Irving Howe was educated at City College of New York[16].
  • Irving Howe was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[17].
  • Irving Howe received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Irving Howe received the MacArthur Fellows Program[19].
  • Irving Howe received the National Book Award[20].
  • Irving Howe received the Francis Parkman Prize[21].
  • Irving Howe received the Ralph J. Bunche Award[22].
  • Irving Howe was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Irving Howe was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Irving Howe is recorded as male[25].
  • Irving Howe's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Irving Howe's family name is recorded as Howe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irving Howe was born in The Bronx[2]. He was born on June 11, 1920[3].

Education

Educated at City College of New York[16], a higher education institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and DeWitt Clinton High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1897[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], journalist[10], and literary scholar[13]. Employers include Brandeis University[14], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1948[37], headquartered in Waltham[38] and Hunter College[15], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1870[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[42], in United States[43], founded in 1925[44]; MacArthur Fellows Program[19], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1981[47]; National Book Award[20], a literary award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1936[50]; Francis Parkman Prize[21], an award[51]; and Ralph J. Bunche Award[22], a science award[52].

Death and Burial

Irving Howe died on May 5, 1993[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Irving Howe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

He has been cited as an influence by Todd Gitlin[55], a sociologist[56], 1943–2022[57], of United States[58], awarded the Berlin Prize[59], specialised in sociology[60].

FAQs

Where was Irving Howe born?

Irving Howe was born in The Bronx[2].

Where did Irving Howe die?

Irving Howe passed away in New York City[4].

What did Irving Howe do for work?

Irving Howe worked as historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Irving Howe go to school?

Irving Howe was educated at City College of New York[16] and DeWitt Clinton High School[17].

What awards did Irving Howe receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], MacArthur Fellows Program[19], National Book Award[20], and Francis Parkman Prize[21].

Who did Irving Howe influence?

Irving Howe has been cited as an influence by Todd Gitlin[55].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 26d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → irving-howe
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  2. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 11w ago · Harmonia Amanda · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 886053
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  5. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Howe
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    Award received → Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellows Program, National Book Award +2
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