James Merrill
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Summary
James Merrill was born on March 3, 1926[1], in New York City[2]. He died on February 6, 1995[3], in Tucson[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,129 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stonington Cemetery[8]
- Father: Charles E. Merrill[9]
- Mother: Hellen Ingram[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Employer: Amherst College[12]
- Educated at: Amherst College[13], Lawrenceville School[14], St. Bernard's School[15]
- Notable work: Divine Comedies[16], Mirabell: Books of Number[17], The Changing Light at Sandover[18], Late Settings[19]
- Award received: Bollingen Prize[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], National Book Award[22], National Book Award for Poetry[23], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], American Academy of Arts and Letters[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: United States Army[29]
- Commons category: James Merrill[30]
- Unmarried partner: David Noyes Jackson[31]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[32], Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[33]
- Cause of death: death from AIDS-related complications[34]
- Residence: James Merrill House[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Family name: Merrill[37]
- Given name: James[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
Why It Matters
James Merrill has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was James Merrill born?
James Merrill was born in New York City[2].
Where did James Merrill die?
James Merrill died in Tucson[4].
Who were James Merrill's parents?
James Merrill's father was Charles E. Merrill[9]. James Merrill's mother was Hellen Ingram[10].
What did James Merrill do for work?
James Merrill worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].
Where did James Merrill go to school?
James Merrill was educated at Amherst College[13], Lawrenceville School[14], and St. Bernard's School[15].
What awards did James Merrill receive?
Honors received include Bollingen Prize[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], National Book Award[22], and National Book Award for Poetry[23].