Louise Glück
U.S. poet and Nobel laureate (1943–2023)
1943 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
U.S. poet and Nobel laureate (1943–2023)
Born
April 22, 1943
Died
2023 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, essayist
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Cambridge
1943
Born in New York City (1943-04-22)
1963
EducationStudied at Columbia University (1963–1966)
1970
AwardNational Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
1975
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1980
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1985
AwardNational Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry
About
Louise Elisabeth Glück was an American poet and essayist. She won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature, whose judges praised "her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal". Her other awards include the Pulitzer Prize, National Humanities Medal, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and Bollingen Prize. From 2003 to 2004, she was Poet Laureate of the United States.
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Who is Louise Glück?+
Louise Elisabeth Glück was an American poet and essayist. She won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature, whose judges praised "her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal". Her other awards include the Pulitzer Prize, National Humanities Medal, National B
What does the name Louise mean?+
The name Louise means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is of English origin.
When was Louise Glück born?+
Louise Glück was born on April 22, 1943.
When did Louise Glück die?+
Louise Glück died in 2023, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
The name Louise is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Louise
Louise — April 22, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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