James Whitcomb Riley
American poet from Indianapolis (1849–1916)
James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7, 1849 in Greenfield and died on July 22, 1916 in Indianapolis, aged 66. Recorded occupations: poet and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: literature and poetry. Notable works include “The American Flag”, “A Tinkle of Bells and Other Poems” and “duck test”. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- October 7, 1849 · Greenfield
- Died
- July 22, 1916 · Indianapolis
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- poet, writer
- Notable works
- The American Flag, A Tinkle of Bells and Other Poems, duck test
- Wikipedia editions
- 16 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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