Washington Irving
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Washington Irving
Summary
Washington Irving is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 3, 1783[3]. He died in Tarrytown[4]. He died on November 28, 1859[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,062 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Washington Irving was born in New York City[2].
- Washington Irving passed away in Tarrytown[4].
- Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783[3].
- Washington Irving died on November 28, 1859[5].
- Washington Irving is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
- Washington Irving's father was William Irving[13].
- Washington Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
- Washington Irving held citizenship in United States[15].
- Washington Irving's professions included politician[6].
- Washington Irving worked as a lawyer[7].
- Washington Irving's professions included writer[8].
- Washington Irving worked as an essayist[9].
- Washington Irving worked as a playwright[10].
- Washington Irving's professions included biographer[16].
- Washington Irving held the position of ambassador[17].
- Washington Irving held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[18].
- Among Washington Irving's employers was Astor Library[19].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[20].
- A notable work attributed to Washington Irving is Rip Van Winkle[21].
- Washington Irving was a member of New York Historical[22].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Antiquarian Society[23].
- Washington Irving was a member of Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York[24].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
- Washington Irving was a member of National Academy of Design[26].
- Washington Irving was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Began / founded: 1783-04-03[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 1859-11-28[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9e3147c2-8b8f-4f9e-a5db-e5ac6f4cd738[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Washington Irving was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 3, 1783[3]. His father was William Irving[13]. His mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], essayist[9], playwright[10], and biographer[16]. Among Washington Irving's employers was Astor Library[19]. Positions held include ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[32] and United States Ambassador to Spain[18], a position[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1779[35].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[20], a literary work[36], founded in 1825[37] and Rip Van Winkle[21], a literary work[38]. Things named for Washington Irving include Irving[39].
Death and Burial
Washington Irving died on November 28, 1859[5]. He passed away in Tarrytown[4]. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Washington Irving ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,062 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[42], a writer[43], 1906–1972[44], of Italy[45], awarded the Strega Prize[46] and Norton Bush[47], a painter[48], 1834–1894[49], of United States[50].
Works attributed to him include Rip Van Winkle[51], a literary work[52]; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[53], a literary work[54], founded in 1825[55]; Tales of the Alhambra[56], a written work[57]; The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1819[60]; Salmagundi[61], a written work[62], in United States[63], founded in 1807[64]; and A History of New York[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1809[67]. Entities named for him include Irving[39].
FAQs
Where was Washington Irving born?
Washington Irving's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Washington Irving die?
Washington Irving died in Tarrytown[4].
Who were Washington Irving's parents?
Washington Irving's father was William Irving[13]. Washington Irving's mother was Sarah Sanders[14].
What did Washington Irving do for work?
Washington Irving worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10].
Who did Washington Irving influence?
Washington Irving has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[42] and Norton Bush[47].