Langston Hughes
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Langston Hughes
Summary
Langston Hughes is a human[1]. Born in Joplin[2], he… he was born on February 1, 1902[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 22, 1967[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], essayist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,284 views/month, #5,160 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Langston Hughes was born in Joplin[2].
- Langston Hughes died in New York City[4].
- Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902[3].
- Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1901[12].
- Langston Hughes died on May 22, 1967[5].
- Langston Hughes is buried at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[13].
- Langston Hughes's father was James Nathaniel Hughes[14].
- Langston Hughes's mother was Carrie Langston[15].
- Langston Hughes held citizenship in United States[16].
- Langston Hughes is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
- Langston Hughes worked as a poet[6].
- Langston Hughes worked as a novelist[7].
- Langston Hughes's professions included playwright[8].
- Langston Hughes's professions included essayist[9].
- Langston Hughes's professions included writer[10].
- Langston Hughes's professions included journalist[18].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was creative and professional writing[19].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was prose[20].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was poetry[21].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was theatre art[22].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was opinion journalism[23].
- Langston Hughes's field of work was Harlem Renaissance[24].
- Among Langston Hughes's employers was Association for the Study of African American Life and History[25].
- Langston Hughes's education included a stint at Lincoln University[26].
- Langston Hughes's education included a stint at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Joplin[2], Langston Hughes… Recorded date of birth include February 1, 1902[3] and February 1, 1901[12]. His father was James Nathaniel Hughes[14]. His mother was Carrie Langston[15]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
Education
Educated at Lincoln University[26], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1854[30] and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[27], an engineering college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1864[33], headquartered in New York City[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], essayist[9], writer[10], and journalist[18]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[19], an academic discipline[35]; prose[20], a literary form[36]; poetry[21], a literary form[37]; theatre art[22], a performing arts genre[38]; opinion journalism[23], a journalism genre[39]; and Harlem Renaissance[24], a group action[40]. Langston Hughes was employed by Association for the Study of African American Life and History[25].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Langston Hughes is The Negro Speaks of Rivers[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[42], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; Spingarn Medal[46], a medallion[47], in United States[48], founded in 1914[49]; Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[50], a literary award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1935[53]; William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[54], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1926[57]; and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[58], a commemorative plaque[59].
Death and Burial
Langston Hughes died on May 22, 1967[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[60]. He is buried at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[13].
Why It Matters
Langston Hughes ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,284 views/month, #5,160 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Gwendolyn Brooks[63], a poet[64], 1917–2000[65], of United States[66], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[67], specialised in poetry[68].
FAQs
Where was Langston Hughes born?
Langston Hughes's place of birth was Joplin[2].
Where did Langston Hughes die?
Langston Hughes died in New York City[4].
Who were Langston Hughes's parents?
Langston Hughes's father was James Nathaniel Hughes[14]. Langston Hughes's mother was Carrie Langston[15].
What did Langston Hughes do for work?
Langston Hughes worked as poet[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], essayist[9], and writer[10].
Where did Langston Hughes go to school?
Langston Hughes was educated at Lincoln University[26] and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[27].
What awards did Langston Hughes receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[42], Spingarn Medal[46], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[50], and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[54].
Who did Langston Hughes influence?
Langston Hughes has been cited as an influence by Gwendolyn Brooks[63].