Louise Meriwether
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Summary
Louise Meriwether was born on May 8, 1923[1], in Haverstraw[2]. She died on October 10, 2023[3], in Manhattan[4]. She worked as a non-fiction writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], biographer[8], and children's writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: writer[13]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[14], New York University[15], Norman Thomas High School[16]
- Notable work: Daddy Was a Number Runner[17]
- Award received: American Book Awards[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[20]
- Family name: Meriwether (name)[21]
- Given name: Louise[22]
- Described by source: Encyclopedia of African American Women Writers[23], Notable Black American Women[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: Louise Meriwether[26]
Why It Matters
Louise Meriwether has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]
FAQs
Where was Louise Meriwether born?
Louise Meriwether's place of birth was Haverstraw[2].
Where did Louise Meriwether die?
Louise Meriwether died in Manhattan[4].
What did Louise Meriwether do for work?
Louise Meriwether worked as a non-fiction writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], biographer[8], and children's writer[9].
Where did Louise Meriwether go to school?
Louise Meriwether was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[14], New York University[15], and Norman Thomas High School[16].
What awards did Louise Meriwether receive?
Honors received include American Book Awards[18].