Walt Whitman
American poet, essayist and journalist (1819–1892)
Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819 in West Hills and died on March 26, 1892 in Camden, aged 72. Recorded occupations: writer, publisher, essayist, typographer, teacher and journalist. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “Leaves of Grass” and “O Captain! My Captain!”. Honours include New Jersey Hall of Fame.
- Born
- May 31, 1819 · West Hills
- Died
- March 26, 1892 · Camden
- Age at death
- 72
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- writer, publisher, essayist, typographer, teacher, journalist
- Notable works
- Leaves of Grass, O Captain! My Captain!
- Honours
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 105 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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