Randall Jarrell
poet, critic, novelist, essayist (1914–1965)
1914 — 1965
Quick Facts
Profession
poet, critic, novelist, essayist (1914–1965)
Born
May 6, 1914
Died
1965 (age ~51)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
United StatesBorn in NashvilleDied in Chapel Hill
1914
Born in Nashville (1914-05-06)
1946
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1961
AwardNational Book Award for Poetry
1965
Died in Chapel Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Randall Jarrell?+
Randall Jarrell is poet, critic, novelist, essayist (1914–1965). Born in 1914.
What does the name Randall mean?+
The name Randall means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.". It is of English origin.
When was Randall Jarrell born?+
Randall Jarrell was born on May 6, 1914.
When did Randall Jarrell die?+
Randall Jarrell died in 1965, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.
The name Randall is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Randall
Randall — May 6, 1914
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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