Rufus Wilmot Griswold
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Summary
Rufus Wilmot Griswold was born on February 13, 1815[1], in Benson[2]. He died on August 27, 1857[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], anthologist[6], literary critic[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (996 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1815[11]
- Date of death: 1857[12]
- Place of burial: Green-Wood Cemetery[13]
- Father: Rufus Griswold[14]
- Child: W. M. Griswold[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Occupation: publisher[17]
- Position held: editor-in-chief[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[20]
- Genre: anthology[21]
- Commons category: Rufus Wilmot Griswold[22]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[23]
- Family name: Griswold (surname)[24]
- Given name: Rufus[25]
- Pseudonym: Ludwig[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rufus Wilmot Griswold[27]
- Commons gallery: Rufus Wilmot Griswold[28]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Library of the World's Best Literature[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Rufus Wilmot Griswold[36]
- Name in native language: Rufus Wilmot Griswold[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
Why It Matters
Rufus Wilmot Griswold has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Rufus Wilmot Griswold born?
Rufus Wilmot Griswold's place of birth was Benson[2].
Where did Rufus Wilmot Griswold die?
Rufus Wilmot Griswold died in Manhattan[4].
Who were Rufus Wilmot Griswold's parents?
Rufus Wilmot Griswold's father was Rufus Griswold[14].
What did Rufus Wilmot Griswold do for work?
Rufus Wilmot Griswold worked as a journalist[5], anthologist[6], literary critic[7], poet[8], and writer[9].