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James Baldwin was an American writer. Born on 2 August 1924, Baldwin died on 1 December 1987 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence at the age of 63.
Notable works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Giovanni's Room and Notes of a Native Son. Baldwin studied at The New School and Bowling Green State University. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, George Polk Award and Langston Hughes Medal, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 81 languages, James Baldwin is No. 1,623 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 August 1924
- Died
- 1 December 1987, Saint-Paul-de-Vence (aged 63)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Poet, novelist, playwright
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- The New School, Bowling Green State University
- Genres
- Essay
- Languages
- English, French
- Wikipedia editions
- 81
Did you know
63
Lived to 63.
2 Aug
Shares a birthday with Shimon Peres and JD Vance.
81
Has a Wikipedia article in 81 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
James Baldwin
- SiblingDavid Baldwin
- SiblingGloria Karefa-Smart
Honours and works
Awards
- Guggenheim Fellowship1954
- George Polk Award1962
- Langston Hughes Medal1978
- Honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis1982
- VH1 Trailblazer Honors2018
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
Notable works
- Go Tell It on the Mountain
- Giovanni's Room
- Notes of a Native Son
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- Wikidata Q273210 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)