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E. B. White

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Born: Died: American

Elwyn Brooks White (July 11, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was an American writer. He was the author of highly popular books for children: Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte's Web (1952), and The Trumpet of the Swan (1970).

In a 2012 survey of School Library Journal readers, Charlotte's Web was ranked first in their poll of the top one hundred children's novels. White also was a contributing editor and writer for The New Yorker magazine and co-author of The Elements of Style, an English language style guide. Kurt Vonnegut called White "one of the most admirable prose stylists our country has so far produced."

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American author

E. B. White's Historical Timeline

  1. E. B. White is born

    E. B. White, American author, known for american author, was born on 1899-07-11. Elwyn Brooks White (July 11, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was an American writer.

  2. American writer E. B. White (30) weds literary editor Katharine Angell (37)

    American writer E. B. White (30) weds literary editor Katharine Angell (37)

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E. B. White is born

E. B. White, American author, known for american author, was born on 1899-07-11. Elwyn Brooks White (July 11, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was an American writer.

American writer E. B. White (30) weds literary editor Katharine Angell (37)

American writer E. B. White (30) weds literary editor Katharine Angell (37)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was E. B. White born?
E. B. White was born on 1899-07-11 (American).
What is E. B. White known for?
American author
What historical events involved E. B. White?
E. B. White was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including E. B. White is born, American writer E. B. White (30) weds literary editor Katharine Angell (37).
When did E. B. White die?
E. B. White died on 1985-01-01.

Related Years

18991929