Ruth Krauss

American poet, children's writer (1901–1993)
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Summary

Ruth Krauss was born on July 25, 1901[1], in Baltimore[2]. She died on July 10, 1993[3], in Westport[4]. She worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], and illustrator[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Crockett Johnson[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Educated at: Parsons School of Design[12], Columbia University[13]
  • Award received: Caldecott Medal[14]
  • Sex or gender: female[15]
  • Archives at: UConn Library[16]
  • Residence: Maryland[17]
  • Family name: Krauss[18]
  • Given name: Ruth[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[21]

Why It Matters

Ruth Krauss has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Krauss born?

Ruth Krauss's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Where did Ruth Krauss die?

Ruth Krauss passed away in Westport[4].

Who was Ruth Krauss married to?

Ruth Krauss's spouses include Crockett Johnson[10].

What did Ruth Krauss do for work?

Ruth Krauss worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], and illustrator[8].

Where did Ruth Krauss go to school?

Ruth Krauss was educated at Parsons School of Design[12] and Columbia University[13].

What awards did Ruth Krauss receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at → UConn Library
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'ja']
    Wikidata description → American poet, children's writer (1901–1993)
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Citizenship → —
    Place of birth → Baltimore
    Educated at → Parsons School of Design, Columbia University
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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