Zora Neale Hurston
African American folklorist, novelist, short story writer, and Civic Rights advocate (1891–1960)
Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891 in Notasulga and died on January 28, 1960 in Fort Pierce, aged 69. Recorded occupations: anthropologist, historian, novelist, writer, journalist and folklorist. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Harlem Renaissance. Notable works include “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Educated at Howard University, Columbia University and Barnard College. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, National Women's Hall of Fame, Florida Women's Hall of Fame, Florida Artists Hall of Fame, Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.
- Born
- January 7, 1891 · Notasulga
- Died
- January 28, 1960 · Fort Pierce
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- anthropologist, historian, novelist, writer, journalist, folklorist
- Movements
- Harlem Renaissance
- Notable works
- Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Education
- Howard University, Columbia University, Barnard College
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship, National Women's Hall of Fame, Florida Women's Hall of Fame, Florida Artists Hall of Fame, Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, Alabama Women's Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 57 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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