H. L. Mencken
American journalist and writer (1880–1956)
H. L. Mencken was born on September 12, 1880 in Baltimore and died on January 29, 1956 in Baltimore, aged 75. Recorded occupations: satirist, literary critic, essayist, social critic, autobiographer and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Educated at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
- Born
- September 12, 1880 · Baltimore
- Died
- January 29, 1956 · Baltimore
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- satirist, literary critic, essayist, social critic, autobiographer, writer
- Education
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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