William Stanley Braithwaite

American writer, poet and literary critic (1878-1962)
Person human Q8018731
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Summary

William Stanley Braithwaite is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on December 6, 1878[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 8, 1962[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and anthologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite passed away in New York City[4].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite was born on December 6, 1878[3].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite died on June 8, 1962[5].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's professions included poet[6].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite worked as a writer[7].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite worked as a literary critic[8].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's professions included anthologist[9].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite received the Spingarn Medal[13].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite is recorded as male[14].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement[16].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's Commons category is recorded as William Stanley Braithwaite[17].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[18].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[19].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[20].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's family name is recorded as Braithwaite[21].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's given name is recorded as Stanley[23].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's given name is recorded as Beaumont[24].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's described by source is recorded as African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[25].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Stanley Braithwaite's Commons Creator page is recorded as William Stanley Braithwaite[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], William Stanley Braithwaite… he was born on December 6, 1878[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and anthologist[9].

Recognition

William Stanley Braithwaite received the Spingarn Medal[13].

Death and Burial

William Stanley Braithwaite died on June 8, 1962[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

William Stanley Braithwaite ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was William Stanley Braithwaite born?

William Stanley Braithwaite was born in Boston[2].

Where did William Stanley Braithwaite die?

William Stanley Braithwaite died in New York City[4].

What did William Stanley Braithwaite do for work?

William Stanley Braithwaite worked as poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and anthologist[9].

What awards did William Stanley Braithwaite receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 9
    Place of death → New York City
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ur']
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  2. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Given name → William, Stanley, Beaumont
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject African diaspora, WikiProject New York Public Library
    Place of birth → Boston
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