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Portrait of Helen Keller. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Helen Keller

Active
1903 — 1961

American deafblind author, political activist, lecturer, scholar (1880-1968).

Quick Facts

Helen Keller at a glance: birthday, roots and career.

Born
Died
1968-06-01
Occupation
writer · orator · essayist · political activist · trade unionist · peace activist · suffragette · linguist · autobiographer
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Tuscumbia · Alabama · Ivy Green

Relationships

Helen Keller’s love life and family, with the names and dates in one place.

Family

Awards & Nominations

Helen Keller’s awards and nominations, from standout wins to the full list below.

YearAward / categoryResult
2010Labor Hall of Honor Received
2006Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Received
1973National Women's Hall of Fame Received
1971Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Received
1965Golden Plate Award Received
1964-09-14Presidential Medal of Freedom Received
1958Nobel Peace Prize Nominated
1954Nobel Peace Prize Nominated
—Knight of the Legion of Honour Received
—Order of St. Sava Received
—Knight of the Order of the Southern Cross Received
—Order of Bernardo O'Higgins Received
—Order of the Sacred Treasure Received
—Order of Merit Received

Notable Works

  • The Story of My Life1903 memoir by Helen Keller
  • The Frost Kingshort story by Helen Keller

Education

Helen Keller’s education and training.

  • Radcliffe College
  • Harvard University
  • The Cambridge School of Weston
  • Perkins School for the Blind

Languages

Helen Keller’s languages: English.

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q38203 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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