May Sarton
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Summary
May Sarton was born on May 3, 1912[1], in Wondelgem[2]. She died on July 16, 1995[3], in York[4]. She worked as a writer[5], poet[6], diarist[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (870 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United States[11]
- Place of burial: Nelson[12]
- Father: George Sarton[13]
- Mother: Mabel Elwes[14]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[15], United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Educated at: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[18]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[19], American Book Awards[20], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Religion or worldview: Unitarian Universalism[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: May Sarton[25]
- Archives at: Eberly Family Special Collections Library[26], New York Public Library Main Branch[27]
- Cause of death: breast cancer[28]
- Given name: May[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[31], A note on May Sarton[32], Sarton, May (1912-1995), poet and novelist[33], Literair Gent[34]
- Nominated for: Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[37], WikiProject New York Public Library[38]
Why It Matters
May Sarton has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was May Sarton born?
May Sarton's place of birth was Wondelgem[2].
Where did May Sarton die?
May Sarton passed away in York[4].
Who were May Sarton's parents?
May Sarton's father was George Sarton[13]. May Sarton's mother was Mabel Elwes[14].
What did May Sarton do for work?
May Sarton worked as a writer[5], poet[6], diarist[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did May Sarton go to school?
May Sarton was educated at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[18].
What awards did May Sarton receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], American Book Awards[20], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].