Upton Sinclair

American writer (1878–1968)
Person human Q216134
Upton Sinclair
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Upton Sinclair

Summary

Upton Sinclair is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1878[3]. He died in Bound Brook[4]. He died on November 25, 1968[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and opinion journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,551 views/month, #5,601 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Upton Sinclair's place of birth was Baltimore[2].
  • Upton Sinclair passed away in Bound Brook[4].
  • Upton Sinclair was born on September 20, 1878[3].
  • Upton Sinclair died on November 25, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].
  • Upton Sinclair's father was Upton Beall Sinclair[13].
  • Upton Sinclair's mother was Priscilla Augusta Harden[14].
  • Upton Sinclair was married to Mary Craig Sinclair[15].
  • Upton Sinclair held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Upton Sinclair's professions included journalist[6].
  • Upton Sinclair's professions included novelist[7].
  • Upton Sinclair worked as a film producer[8].
  • Upton Sinclair's professions included writer[9].
  • Upton Sinclair's professions included opinion journalist[10].
  • Upton Sinclair's professions included dietitian[17].
  • Upton Sinclair's education included a stint at Columbia University[18].
  • Upton Sinclair's education included a stint at City College of New York[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Upton Sinclair is The Jungle[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Upton Sinclair is King Coal[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Upton Sinclair is Oil![22].
  • Upton Sinclair received the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel[23].
  • Upton Sinclair was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Upton Sinclair is recorded as male[25].
  • Upton Sinclair's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Upton Sinclair was affiliated with the Socialist Party of America[27].

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Origins and Family

Upton Sinclair was born in Baltimore[2]. He was born on September 20, 1878[3]. His father was Upton Beall Sinclair[13]. His mother was Priscilla Augusta Harden[14].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and City College of New York[19], a higher education institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1847[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], film producer[8], writer[9], opinion journalist[10], and dietitian[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Jungle[20], a literary work[36]; King Coal[21], a literary work[37]; and Oil![22], a literary work[38].

Recognition

Upton Sinclair received the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel[23].

Personal Life

Among Upton Sinclair's spouses was Mary Craig Sinclair[15]. Political affiliations include Socialist Party of America[27], a political party[39], in United States[40], founded in 1901[41], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[42] and Democratic Party[43], a political party[44], in United States[45], founded in 1828[46], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[47].

Death and Burial

Upton Sinclair died on November 25, 1968[5]. He passed away in Bound Brook[4]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Upton Sinclair ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,551 views/month, #5,601 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include The Jungle[50], a literary work[51] and Oil![52], a literary work[53].

FAQs

Where was Upton Sinclair born?

Born in Baltimore[2], Upton Sinclair…

Where did Upton Sinclair die?

Upton Sinclair died in Bound Brook[4].

Who were Upton Sinclair's parents?

Upton Sinclair's father was Upton Beall Sinclair[13]. Upton Sinclair's mother was Priscilla Augusta Harden[14].

Who was Upton Sinclair married to?

Upton Sinclair's spouses include Mary Craig Sinclair[15].

What did Upton Sinclair do for work?

Upton Sinclair worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and opinion journalist[10].

Where did Upton Sinclair go to school?

Upton Sinclair was educated at Columbia University[18] and City College of New York[19].

What awards did Upton Sinclair receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for the Novel[23].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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