Jesse Lynch Williams

American dramatist (1871–1929)
Person human Q1688174
Jesse Lynch Williams
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Jesse Lynch Williams

Summary

Jesse Lynch Williams is a human[1]. Born in Sterling[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1871[3]. He died in Herkimer[4]. He died on September 14, 1929[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jesse Lynch Williams's place of birth was Sterling[2].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams died in Herkimer[4].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams was born on August 17, 1871[3].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams died on September 14, 1929[5].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery[10].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams worked as a journalist[6].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams worked as a writer[7].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's professions included playwright[8].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's education included a stint at Princeton University[12].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[13].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[14].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams is recorded as male[15].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's Commons category is recorded as Jesse Lynch Williams[17].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[18].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's given name is recorded as Jesse[19].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's depicted by is recorded as Jesse Lynch Williams, Class of 1892 (1871-1929)[20].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Jesse Lynch Williams's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jesse Lynch Williams[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Jesse Lynch Williams was born in Sterling[2]. He was born on August 17, 1871[3].

Education

Jesse Lynch Williams was educated at Princeton University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].

Recognition

Jesse Lynch Williams received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[13].

Death and Burial

Jesse Lynch Williams died on September 14, 1929[5]. He passed away in Herkimer[4]. Burial took place at Lindenwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jesse Lynch Williams ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Jesse Lynch Williams born?

Born in Sterling[2], Jesse Lynch Williams…

Where did Jesse Lynch Williams die?

Jesse Lynch Williams died in Herkimer[4].

What did Jesse Lynch Williams do for work?

Jesse Lynch Williams worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].

Where did Jesse Lynch Williams go to school?

Jesse Lynch Williams was educated at Princeton University[12].

What awards did Jesse Lynch Williams receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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