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James Whitcomb Riley

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Also known as Benjamin P. Johnson of Boone, Jay Whit, Uncle Sidney, James Withcomb Riley, James Witcomb Riley, Riley

American poet from Indianapolis (1849–1916)

Person · Open Library

Born
1849
Died
1916
Works
501

Top works

  • Riley songs of home
  • An old sweetheart of mine
  • His pa's romance
  • A child-world
  • Nye and Riley's railway guide

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1849-10-07
Active to
1916-07-22

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
96
Total plays
137

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Q16882085
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Greenfield
Place of death
Indianapolis
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
poetry
Image
James Whitcomb Riley, 1913.jpg
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place of burial
Crown Hill Cemetery
Commons category
James Whitcomb Riley
date of birth
1849-00-00
date of death
1916-00-00
Commons gallery
James Whitcomb Riley
pseudonym
Benjamin P. Johnson of Boone
writing language
English language
Commons Creator page
James Whitcomb Riley
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