Malcolm Cowley

American novelist (1898–1989)
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Malcolm Cowley
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Summary

Malcolm Cowley was born on August 24, 1898[1], in Cambria County[2]. He died on March 27, 1989[3], in New Milford[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], journalist[6], literary critic[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (627 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Belsano[10]
  • Child: Robert Cowley[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[14], Peabody High School[15]
  • Award received: Rome Prize[16], National Book Award[17]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], American Academy of Arts and Letters[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Malcolm Cowley[21]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[22]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[23]
  • Family name: Cowley[24]
  • Given name: Malcolm[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Name in native language: Malcolm Cowley[27]

Why It Matters

Malcolm Cowley has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Cowley born?

Malcolm Cowley was born in Cambria County[2].

Where did Malcolm Cowley die?

Malcolm Cowley died in New Milford[4].

What did Malcolm Cowley do for work?

Malcolm Cowley worked as a novelist[5], journalist[6], literary critic[7], and writer[8].

Where did Malcolm Cowley go to school?

Malcolm Cowley was educated at Harvard University[14] and Peabody High School[15].

What awards did Malcolm Cowley receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[16] and National Book Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . warwick.ac.uk. warwick.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 23d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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