Mary Mapes Dodge

American children's writer (1831-1905)
Person human Q2518093
Mary Mapes Dodge
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Mary Mapes Dodge

Summary

Mary Mapes Dodge is a human[1]. Her place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on January 26, 1831[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on August 21, 1905[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], editor[9], and poet[10]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mary Mapes Dodge was born in New York City[2].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge passed away in New York City[4].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge was born on January 26, 1831[3].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge was born on 1831[12].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge died on August 21, 1905[5].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge died on 1905[13].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[14].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's father was James Mapes[15].
  • A child of Mary Mapes Dodge was James Mapes Dodge[16].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Mary Mapes Dodge's native language[18].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge worked as a writer[6].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's professions included novelist[7].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge worked as an editor[9].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge worked as a poet[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Mapes Dodge is Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates[19].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge received the Montyon Prize[20].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge is recorded as female[21].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's Commons category is recorded as Mary Mapes Dodge[23].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's archives at is recorded as Princeton University Library[24].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's family name is recorded as Dodge[25].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's given name is recorded as Mary[26].
  • Mary Mapes Dodge's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Mapes Dodge's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 26, 1831[3] and 1831[12]. Her father was James Mapes[15]. English was her native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], editor[9], and poet[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Mary Mapes Dodge is Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates[19].

Recognition

Mary Mapes Dodge received the Montyon Prize[20].

Personal Life

A child of Mary Mapes Dodge was James Mapes Dodge[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 21, 1905[5] and 1905[13]. Mary Mapes Dodge passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Mary Mapes Dodge ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to her include Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Mary Mapes Dodge born?

Mary Mapes Dodge's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Mary Mapes Dodge die?

Mary Mapes Dodge passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Mary Mapes Dodge's parents?

Mary Mapes Dodge's father was James Mapes[15].

What did Mary Mapes Dodge do for work?

Mary Mapes Dodge worked as writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], editor[9], and poet[10].

What awards did Mary Mapes Dodge receive?

Honors received include Montyon Prize[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Q24407733. wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dodge, Mary Elizabeth Mapes (26 January 1831?–21 August 1905), editor and author. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Q24407733. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Dodge, Mary Elizabeth Mapes (26 January 1831?–21 August 1905), editor and author. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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