Shel Silverstein

Summary

Shel Silverstein is a human^[1]. He was born in Chicago^[2]. He was born on September 25, 1930^[3]. He passed away in Key West^[4]. He died on May 10, 1999^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], composer^[7], writer^[8], singer^[9], and songwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,972 views/month, #3,794 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Shel Silverstein's place of birth was Chicago^[2].
• Shel Silverstein died in Key West^[4].
• Shel Silverstein was born on September 25, 1930^[3].
• Shel Silverstein was born on September 25, 1932^[12].
• Shel Silverstein died on May 10, 1999^[5].
• Burial took place at Westlawn Cemetery^[13].
• Shel Silverstein held citizenship in United States^[14].
• English was Shel Silverstein's native language^[15].
• Shel Silverstein worked as a poet^[6].
• Shel Silverstein worked as a composer^[7].
• Shel Silverstein worked as a writer^[8].
• Shel Silverstein's professions included singer^[9].
• Shel Silverstein worked as a songwriter^[10].
• Shel Silverstein worked as a children's writer^[16].
• Shel Silverstein's field of work was young adult literature^[17].
• Shel Silverstein was educated at University of Chicago^[18].
• Shel Silverstein's education included a stint at School of the Art Institute of Chicago^[19].
• Shel Silverstein's education included a stint at Theodore Roosevelt High School^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is Where the Sidewalk Ends^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is The Giving Tree^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is Don't Bump the Glump!^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Shel Silverstein is Falling Up^[26].
• Shel Silverstein received the Grammy Award for Best Country Song^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago^[2], Shel Silverstein… Recorded date of birth include September 25, 1930^[3] and September 25, 1932^[12]. English was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago^[18], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1890^[30], headquartered in Chicago^[31]; School of the Art Institute of Chicago^[19], an art academy^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1866^[34], headquartered in Chicago^[35]; and Theodore Roosevelt High School^[20], a high school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1922^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], composer^[7], writer^[8], singer^[9], songwriter^[10], and children's writer^[16]. Shel Silverstein's field of work was young adult literature^[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Where the Sidewalk Ends^[21], a written work^[39]; The Giving Tree^[22], a literary work^[40]; Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book^[23], a literary work^[41]; Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back^[24], a literary work^[42]; Don't Bump the Glump!^[25], a literary work^[43]; and Falling Up^[26], a written work^[44].

Recognition

Shel Silverstein received the Grammy Award for Best Country Song^[27].

Death and Burial

Shel Silverstein died on May 10, 1999^[5]. He passed away in Key West^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[45]. Burial took place at Westlawn Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Shel Silverstein ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,972 views/month, #3,794 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

Works attributed to him include The Giving Tree^[48], a literary work^[49].

FAQs

Where was Shel Silverstein born?

Shel Silverstein's place of birth was Chicago^[2].

Where did Shel Silverstein die?

Shel Silverstein died in Key West^[4].

What did Shel Silverstein do for work?

Shel Silverstein worked as poet^[6], composer^[7], writer^[8], singer^[9], and songwriter^[10].

Where did Shel Silverstein go to school?

Shel Silverstein was educated at University of Chicago^[18], School of the Art Institute of Chicago^[19], and Theodore Roosevelt High School^[20].

What awards did Shel Silverstein receive?

Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Country Song^[27].