Joel Chandler Harris
American journalist, children's writer (1848–1908)
1848 — 1908
Quick Facts
Profession
American journalist, children's writer (1848–1908)
Born
December 9, 1848
Died
1908 (age ~60)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, journalist, collector of fairy tales
United StatesBorn in EatontonDied in Atlanta
1848
Born in Eatonton (1848-12-09)
1908
Died in Atlanta
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joel Chandler Harris?+
Joel Chandler Harris is American journalist, children's writer (1848–1908). Born in 1848.
What does the name Joel mean?+
The name Joel means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is of English origin.
When was Joel Chandler Harris born?+
Joel Chandler Harris was born on December 9, 1848.
When did Joel Chandler Harris die?+
Joel Chandler Harris died in 1908, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.
The name Joel is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Joel
Joel — December 9, 1848
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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