Thornton Niven Wilder (April 17, 1897 – December 7, 1975) was an American playwright and novelist. He won three Pulitzer Prizes, for the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey and for the plays Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth, and a U.S. National Book Award for the novel The Eighth Day.
Thornton Wilder
playwright and novelist
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American playwright and novelist
Thornton Wilder's Historical Timeline
Thornton Wilder is born
Thornton Wilder, American playwright and novelist, known for american playwright and novelist, was born on 1897-04-17.
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thornton Wilder born?
- Thornton Wilder was born on 1897-04-17 (American).
- What is Thornton Wilder known for?
- American playwright and novelist
- What historical events involved Thornton Wilder?
- Thornton Wilder was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Thornton Wilder is born, Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker" premieres on Broadway in NYC.
- When did Thornton Wilder die?
- Thornton Wilder died on 1975-01-01.