Jacob Riis
American photographer, journalist and activist (1849–1914)
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849 in Ribe and died on May 26, 1914 in Barre, aged 65. Recorded occupations: photographer, writer, journalist, photojournalist, biographer and sociologist. Country of citizenship: United States and Kingdom of Denmark. Fields of work: reform movement and portrait photography. Notable works include “How the Other Half Lives” and “The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic”. Educated at Ribe Katedralskole. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.
- Born
- May 3, 1849 · Ribe
- Died
- May 26, 1914 · Barre
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- United States, Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupations
- photographer, writer, journalist, photojournalist, biographer, sociologist
- Notable works
- How the Other Half Lives, The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic
- Education
- Ribe Katedralskole
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
- Wikipedia editions
- 32 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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