Isidore Okpewho
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Summary
Isidore Okpewho was born on January 1, 1941[1], in Agbor[2]. He died on September 4, 2016[3], in Binghamton[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], editor[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Nigeria[11]
- Place of death: New York[12]
- Date of birth: November 9, 1941[13]
- Place of burial: East Hanover[14]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[15]
- Ethnic group: Urhobo people[16]
- Occupation: university teacher[17], lecturer[18]
- Field of work: oral literature[19], creative and professional writing[20], literary studies[21], African literature[22]
- Employer: Harvard University[23], University of Ibadan[24], Binghamton University[25], University at Buffalo[26], New York University[27]
- Educated at: University of London[28], University of Denver[29], University of Ibadan[30]
- Notable work: The Last Duty[31], Tides[32], Call Me by My Rightful Name[33]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[34], Commonwealth Writers' Prize[35]
- Member of: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars[36], Alexander von Humboldt Foundation[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Given name: Isidore[39]
- Work location: United States[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41], Nigerian Pidgin[42]
- Date of burial or cremation: September 18, 2016[43]
Why It Matters
Isidore Okpewho is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Isidore Okpewho born?
Isidore Okpewho was born in Agbor[2].
Where did Isidore Okpewho die?
Isidore Okpewho passed away in Binghamton[4].
What did Isidore Okpewho do for work?
Isidore Okpewho worked as a novelist[5], poet[6], editor[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9].
Where did Isidore Okpewho go to school?
Isidore Okpewho was educated at University of London[28], University of Denver[29], and University of Ibadan[30].
What awards did Isidore Okpewho receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[34] and Commonwealth Writers' Prize[35].