Countee Cullen

Countee Cullen (1903–1946) was an American poet, novelist and writer.

Also recorded as Countee LeRoy Porter; Countée Cullen.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Countee LeRoy Porter.

Born at Louisville in 1903, died at New York City in 1946.

In detail

Countee Cullen studied at Harvard University, New York University and DeWitt Clinton High School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.

Membership is recorded of Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Countee Cullen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1137066: Countee Cullen

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