Alex Haley

Alex Haley (1921–1992) was an American journalist, writer and historian.

Overview

Born at Ithaca in 1921, died at Seattle in 1992.

In detail

Alex Haley studied at Elizabeth City State University and Alcorn State University. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Works named in the authority record are Queen: The Story of an American Family and Roots: The Saga of an American Family.

Distinctions recorded are Spingarn Medal, Lillian Smith Book Award, Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards.

Sources

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“Alex Haley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q296069: Alex Haley
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Record

Kind of record: Author
Born: 1921
Died: 1992
Awards: Spingarn Medal,Lillian Smith Book Award,Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards,Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards,Ellis Island Medal of Honor,Bancarella Literary Prize
Family: writers
Authority: Q296069
Languages: English
Member of: Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Ithaca
Death place: Seattle
Educated at: Elizabeth City State University,Alcorn State University
Nationality: United States,Mali
Occupations: journalist,writer,historian,novelist,military personnel,screenwriter
Notable works: Queen: The Story of an American Family,Roots: The Saga of an American Family
External identifiers: wikidata: Q296069 · wikipedia: Alex Haley
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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