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Henry van Dyke
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American diplomat (1852–1933)
OverviewAI-generated
Henry van Dyke was an American writer, diplomat, poet, and theologian. Born in Germantown in 1852, he was educated at Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary. He worked in Princeton and was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His religious worldview was Protestantism, and he wrote in English.
Van Dyke served as an ambassador. He died in Princeton in 1933. His notable works include *Texas a democratic ode*, *The Van Dyke book*, *Official ceremonies at the unveiling of the memorial statue of William Cullen Bryant*, *The story of the other wise man*, *The mansion*, and *Little masterpieces of poetry*. He authored 391 works during his career.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1852
- Died
- 1933
- Works
- 391
Top works
- The story of the Psalms
- Salt
- Texas a democratic ode
- The Van Dyke book
- Official ceremonies at the unveiling of the memorial statue of William Cullen Bryant
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Key facts
- President
- Woodrow Wilson
- Preceded by
- Lloyd Bryce
- Succeeded by
- John W. Garrett
- Born
- Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. , November 10, 1852 ( 1852-11-10 ) , Germantown, Pennsylvania , U.S.
- Died
- April 10, 1933 (1933-04-10) (aged 80), Princeton, New Jersey , U.S.
- Resting place
- Princeton Cemetery
- Spouse
- Ellen Reid
- Parent
- Henry van Dyke Sr.
- Education
- Poly Prep Country Day School
- Alma mater
- Princeton University , Princeton Theological Seminary
- Occupation
- Author educator minister diplomat
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Jackson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Germantown
- Place of death
- Princeton
- Occupation
- poet
- Position held
- ambassador
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Image
- Portrait of Henry van Dyke.jpg
- Work location
- Princeton
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- Commons category
- Henry van Dyke
- date of birth
- 1852-11-10
- date of death
- 1933-04-10
- Commons Creator page
- Henry van Dyke
- member of
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- writing language
- English language
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Encyclopedic overview
Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. (November 10, 1852 – April 10, 1933) was an American author, educator, diplomat, and Presbyterian clergyman.
Early life
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