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Ralph Waldo Emerson
About
American philosopher (1803–1882)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Born
- 1803-05-25
- Died
- 1882-04-27
- Occupation
- philosopher / poet / writer / essayist / diarist / biographer / Unitarian pastor / Christian minister / orator / abolitionist / librettist / parson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Boston
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLidian Jackson Emerson
- SpouseEllen Louisa Tucker
Family
- FatherWilliam Emerson
- MotherRuth Haskins
- SiblingWilliam Emerson
- SiblingEdward Bliss Emerson
- SiblingRobert Bulkeley Emerson
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- transcendentalism
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Received |
Notable Works
- Concord Hymnpoem by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- The Humble-Beepoem by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Musicpoem by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Thine Eyes still shinedpoem by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Waldeinsamkeitpoem by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Education
- Harvard Divinity School
- Harvard College
- Harvard University
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q48226 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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