Melvin B. Tolson

American poet (1898–1966)
Person human Q3854319
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Melvin B. Tolson

Summary

Melvin B. Tolson is a human[1]. Born in United States[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1898[3]. He passed away in Dallas[4]. He died on August 29, 1966[5]. He worked as a poet[6], educator[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in United States[2], Melvin B. Tolson…
  • Melvin B. Tolson died in Dallas[4].
  • Melvin B. Tolson was born on February 6, 1898[3].
  • Melvin B. Tolson was born on January 6, 1898[10].
  • Melvin B. Tolson died on August 29, 1966[5].
  • Melvin B. Tolson died on August 28, 1966[11].
  • Melvin B. Tolson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Melvin B. Tolson worked as a poet[6].
  • Melvin B. Tolson worked as an educator[7].
  • Melvin B. Tolson worked as a politician[8].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's education included a stint at Columbia University[13].
  • Melvin B. Tolson was educated at Fisk University[14].
  • Melvin B. Tolson was educated at Lincoln University[15].
  • Melvin B. Tolson is recorded as male[16].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's family name is recorded as Tolson[18].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's given name is recorded as Melvin[19].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's described by source is recorded as African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[20].
  • Melvin B. Tolson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in United States[2], Melvin B. Tolson… Recorded date of birth include February 6, 1898[3] and January 6, 1898[10].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[13], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1754[24], headquartered in Manhattan[25]; Fisk University[14], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1866[28]; and Lincoln University[15], a public university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1854[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], educator[7], and politician[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 29, 1966[5] and August 28, 1966[11]. Melvin B. Tolson died in Dallas[4].

Why It Matters

Melvin B. Tolson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Melvin B. Tolson born?

Melvin B. Tolson's place of birth was United States[2].

Where did Melvin B. Tolson die?

Melvin B. Tolson passed away in Dallas[4].

What did Melvin B. Tolson do for work?

Melvin B. Tolson worked as poet[6], educator[7], and politician[8].

Where did Melvin B. Tolson go to school?

Melvin B. Tolson was educated at Columbia University[13], Fisk University[14], and Lincoln University[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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