Sterling Allen Brown
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Summary
Sterling Allen Brown was born on May 1, 1901[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He died on January 13, 1989[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: scholar of English[13]
- Employer: Howard University[14], Fisk University[15], Virginia Theological Seminary[16], Lincoln University[17], Vassar College[18], University of Minnesota[19]
- Educated at: Harvard University[20], Williams College[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Robert Frost Medal[23]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[26]
- Cause of death: leukemia[27]
- Family name: Brown[28]
- Given name: Sterling[29], Allen[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[32], National Gallery of Art Library Vertical Files[33], Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators[34], Broadside authors and artists : an illustrated biographical directory[35], Living Black American Authors: a Biographical Directory[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Different from: Sterling Brown[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[39], WikiProject Black Bibliography Project[40]
Why It Matters
Sterling Allen Brown has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sowell[43], an economist[44], b. 1930[45], of United States[46], awarded the National Humanities Medal[47], specialised in economics[48].
FAQs
Where was Sterling Allen Brown born?
Sterling Allen Brown's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Sterling Allen Brown die?
Sterling Allen Brown died in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Sterling Allen Brown do for work?
Sterling Allen Brown worked as a writer[5], poet[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and educator[9].
Where did Sterling Allen Brown go to school?
Sterling Allen Brown was educated at Harvard University[20] and Williams College[21].
What awards did Sterling Allen Brown receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22] and Robert Frost Medal[23].
Who did Sterling Allen Brown influence?
Sterling Allen Brown has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sowell[43].