Jacob C. Levenson

American literary scholar (1922–2018)
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Summary

Jacob C. Levenson was born on October 1, 1922[1], in Boston[2]. He died on September 3, 2018[3]. He worked as a literary scholar[4], university teacher[5], and man of letters[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1922[8]
  • Date of death: 2018[9]
  • Child: Thomas Levenson[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Field of work: English[12], American literature[13]
  • Employer: University of Virginia[14]
  • Educated at: Boston Latin School[15], Harvard College[16]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: United States Army[19]
  • Archives at: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[21]
  • Family name: Levenson[22]
  • Given name: Jacob[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]

FAQs

Where was Jacob C. Levenson born?

Jacob C. Levenson's place of birth was Boston[2].

What did Jacob C. Levenson do for work?

Jacob C. Levenson worked as a literary scholar[4], university teacher[5], and man of letters[6].

Where did Jacob C. Levenson go to school?

Jacob C. Levenson was educated at Boston Latin School[15] and Harvard College[16].

What awards did Jacob C. Levenson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . archives.lib.virginia.edu. Retrieved . archives.lib.virginia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Boston Globe. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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