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Sinclair Lewis
American writer and playwright (1885–1951).
The record
Sinclair Lewis was an American writer and playwright. Born on 7 February 1885 in Sauk Centre, Lewis died on 10 January 1951 in Rome at the age of 65.
Notable works include It Can't Happen Here and Babbitt. Lewis studied at Yale University and Oberlin College. Honours include Nobel Prize in Literature and Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 120 languages, Sinclair Lewis is No. 5,879 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 February 1885, Sauk Centre
- Died
- 10 January 1951, Rome (aged 65)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Novelist, playwright, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Yale University, Oberlin College
- Languages
- American English, English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 120
Did you know
65
Lived to 65.
7 Feb
Shares a birthday with Charles Dickens and Thomas More.
120
Has a Wikipedia article in 120 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Sinclair Lewis
- SpouseDorothy Thompson
- ChildMichael Lewis
- ChildWells Lewis
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Nobel Prize in Literature1930
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame
Notable works
- It Can't Happen Here
- Babbitt
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- Wikidata Q123469 (facts, CC0)
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