Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Born

American abolitionist and author (1811–1896).

Quick Facts

Died
1896-07-01
Occupation
novelist · poet · children's writer · short story writer · writer · abolitionist · essayist · social activist
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Litchfield

Relationships

Harriet Beecher Stowe is the child of Lyman Beecher and Roxana Foote Beecher.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • tale

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
2007
Received
Distinguished Americans series
1999
Received
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
1994
Received
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
1986
Received
National Women's Hall of Fame

Works & Screen Credits

  • Uncle Tom's Cabin
  • A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin
  • Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp
  • Still, Still with Thee

Education

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s education and training.

  • Hartford Female Seminary

Languages

Native language

  • English

Other languages

  • American English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q102513 ↗
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