Booth Tarkington
American novelist (1869–1946)
1869 — 1946
Quick Facts
Profession
American novelist (1869–1946)
Born
July 29, 1869
Died
1946 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, politician
United StatesBorn in IndianapolisDied in Indianapolis
1869
Born in Indianapolis (1869-07-29)
1919
AwardPulitzer Prize for the Novel
1945
AwardWilliam Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
1946
Died in Indianapolis
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Booth Tarkington?+
Booth Tarkington is American novelist (1869–1946). Born in 1869.
When was Booth Tarkington born?+
Booth Tarkington was born on July 29, 1869.
When did Booth Tarkington die?+
Booth Tarkington died in 1946, at approximately 77 years of age.
Other famous people named Booth
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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