Saavedra (Duque de Rivas), Angel de b. March 10, 1791 d. June 22, 1865 Author. Born in Córdoba, Spain, Saavedra is best remembered for his play "Don Álvaro o la Fuerza del Sino", the first success of the Romantic school in the Spanish theater. The play was used as the basis of Francesco Maria Piave's libretto for Verdi's opera "La Forza del Destino." Saavedra also developed a career as a politician. A member of the Liberal party, Saavedra fought against the Absolutist Monarchy of Ferdinand VII. His many works also include "Ensayos Poéticos," "El Moro Expósito"...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Cementerio Sacramental de San Isidro, Madrid, Madrid, Spain Plot: Patio Santa María de la Cabeza
Von Horvath, Odon b. December 9, 1901 d. June 1, 1938 Author. He was born in Susak, a suburb of Fiume, Austria. In 1931 he was awarded, along with Erik Reger, the Kleist Prize. When Hilter come to power, he moved to Vienna, and after the annexation, to Paris. There, Horvath who lived in fear of being struck by lightning all his life, was hit by a falling branch and killed during a thunderstorm on the Champs Élysées, opposite the Théâtre Marigny. Formerly, he was buried in Saint-Ouen cemetery in north Paris but his remains were moved to Vienna in...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Heiligenstadter Friedhof (Wien), Heiligenstad, Karnten, Austria
Abbey, Edward b. January 29, 1927 d. March 14, 1989 Author. His nineteen books include "Desert Solitaire," (regarded by many as one of the finest nature narratives in American literature), "The Monkey Wrench Gang," "Abbey's Road," "Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside" and "Cactus Country." Cause of death: Complications following surgery Edward Abbey Gravesite, Pima County, Arizona, USA
Abbott, Steve b. December 21, 1943 d. December 2, 1992 Author. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, he studied in his city of birth and began his career as writer. He is remembered for his books "Mermaid Dreams", "Wrecked Hearts", "The Lives of the Poets", "Holy Terror" and "The Lizard Club". Cremated, Ashes scattered, Ashes scattered in Seine River (Paris, France) under the bridge on Ile Saint Louis.
Abel, Annie Heloise b. February 18, 1873 d. March 14, 1947 Historian. An expert on the North American Indian, she received much acclaim for her studies of Native Americans in relation to their participation and experiences during the American Civil War period. Some of her notable works were "The American Indian as Slaveholder and Secessionist", "The American Indian at the End of the Confederacy, 1863-1865" and "The American Indian in the Civil War, 1862-1865". She also won plaudits for the work "A Side-Light on Anglo-American Relations 1839-1858". (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Wynooche Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Adams, Andy b. May 3, 1859 d. September 26, 1935 Author. After living and working on the Western Frontier, he drew his experiences there to write a number of successful western novels. His first "The Log of a Cowboy" (1903), was his best known and most successful work. (Bio by: Laurie) Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Adams, Brooks b. June 24, 1848 d. February 13, 1927 Historian, Author. The youngest child of American Diplomat and scholar Charles Francis Adams, he spent most of his childhood in England, returning to Boston Massachusetts to attend Harvard University (where he graduated in 1870). Over the next year, he served as his father's secretary abroad then later followed in the footsteps of his forbearers by going into the law. In 1881, after receiving a substantial inheritance...[Read More] (Bio by: Catharine) Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Adams, Douglas Noel b. March 11, 1952 d. May 11, 2001 Author. Born in Cambridge, England, he was educated at Brentwood School, Essex and went on to St. John's College in Cambridge where he first earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1974 and later gained a Masters degree in English literature. He is best known as the creator of the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, which started as a BBC Radio 4 program. The program first aired in March 1978 and was later incarnated into the best-selling novels, television series, a record album, a computer game...[Read More] (Bio by: R. Digati) Cause of death: Heart attack Highgate Cemetery (East), Highgate, Greater London, England Plot: Square 74, Plot 52377
Adams, Hannah b. October 2, 1755 d. December 15, 1831 Author. She wrote a number of works on religious themes, including "Alphabetical Compendium of the Various Sects Which Have Appeared from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Present Day," "A Summary History of New England," "History of the Jews" and "Letters on the Gospels." Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer b. December 11, 1893 d. March 27, 1982 Author. The daughter of American publisher and author Edward Stratemeyer, she was the author of several books for young children and teens. Writing for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book publishing firm founded by her father, she contributed stories in the "Nancy Drew" series under the firm's blanket pseudonym 'Carolyn Keene'. She also contributed stories in the "Hardy Boys" and "Bobbsey Twins" adventure and mysterious...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Adams, James Truslow b. October 18, 1878 d. May 18, 1949 Historian. He graduated from Yale University in 1900, served in the United States Army during World War I as an intelligence officer, and on the staff of the United States delegation at the post-War Versailles Peace Conference. After the war he began writing, and won a Pulitzer Prize for hiw work "The Founding of New England" in 1921. His other works include "Revolutionary New England, 1691-1776", "Hamiltonian Principles", "Jeffersonian Principles", "The Adams Family", "The Epic of America", "...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver) Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 140, Lot 26607
Ade, George b. September 9, 1866 d. May 16, 1944 Author, Playwright, Humorist. His best known book is "Fables in Slang." Three of his plays ran simultaneously in New York City, New York. He was the brother-in-law of Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray. Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland, Newton County, Indiana, USA
Adler, Julius Ochs b. December 3, 1892 d. October 3, 1955 United States Army General, Journalist. The nephew of "New York Times" Adolph Ochs, was mentored by his uncle, and attended Princeton University. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a Major and battalion commander in the 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. He fought on the Western Front in France, where he was one of many soldiers to be victimized by German mustard gas, and was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Plot: Section 2, Site 4957-A , Map O, Grid W 32.5
Adolphson, Olle b. May 2, 1934 d. March 10, 2004 Composer. He was one of Sweden´s most celebrated composers and singer, and was known for renewing of the old Swedish song-tradition "visa". He studied guitar in Spain, and subsequently made his debut, with the collection of songs "Aubade" (1956). Some of his most beloved songs were made in collaboration with lyricist Beppe Wolgers, for instance "Det gåtfulla folket" and "Okända djur". Other songs that distinguish his personal style are "Trubbel" and "En glad Calypso om våren" among others. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm) Ravlunda kyrkogård, Simrishamn, Skane Lan, Sweden
Adorno, Theodor W. b. September 11, 1903 d. August 6, 1969 Philosopher. He wrote on Sociology and Musicology. Among his works are "The Culture Industry," "Aesthetic Teory," "Critical Models, "Philosophie der neuen Musik," "Klangfiguren," "Aspekte der Hegel'schen Philosophie," and a book about composer Gustav Mahler. His last work was "Minima Morialia." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Hauptfriedhof Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt-on-Main, Hessen, Germany Plot: Gewann K, Number 119
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