American writer and activist (1922–2007)
1922 — 2007
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer and activist (1922–2007)
Born
December 11, 1922
Died
2007 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, writer, activist
1922
Born in The Bronx (1922-12-11)
1980
AwardWomen's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award
1993
AwardRea Award for the Short Story
1994
AwardPEN/Malamud Award
2007
Died in Thetford
Frequently Asked Questions
Grace Paley is American writer and activist (1922–2007). Born in 1922.
The name Grace means "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is of English origin.
Grace Paley was born on December 11, 1922.
Grace Paley died in 2007, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
The name Grace is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Grace — December 11, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
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— a reader
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