Portrait of Horatio Alger. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Horatio Alger

Born

American novelist (1832–1899).

Quick Facts

Died
1899-07-18
Occupation
writer · novelist · children's writer · journalist · author
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Chelsea
Affiliation
Phi Beta Kappa Society

Relationships

Horatio Alger is the child of Horatio Alger and Olive Augusta Fenno.

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • children's and young adult literature

Works & Screen Credits

  • Ragged Dick

Education

Horatio Alger attended Harvard University until 1850.

  • Harvard UniversityUntil 1850
  • Harvard Divinity School
  • Harvard College

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q453251 ↗
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