Herman Melville Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Herman Melville 01/08/1819   -   28/09/1891

Herman Melville Introduction:

Herman Melville was an acclaimed American novelist and poet, best known for his novel ‘Moby-Dick’. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline.

Herman Melville Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Bisexual
  • Died At Age: 72
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Born In: New York City
  • Spouse/Ex-: Elizabeth Shaw
  • Father: Allan
  • Mother: Maria Gansevoort Melville
  • Siblings: Thomas Melville
  • Children:
    1. Elizabeth Melville
    2. Frances Melville
    3. Malcolm Melville
    4. Stanwix Melville
  • Died On: September 28, 1891
  • Place Of Death: New York City
  • Diseases & Disabilities: Depression
  • City: New York City
  • U.S. State: New Yorkers
  • Education:
    1. The Albany Academy (1836–1837)
    2. The Albany Academy (1830–1831)
    3. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
    4. Lansingburgh Academy
  • Bio: Herman Melville Was An Acclaimed American Novelist And Poet, Best Known For His Novel ‘Moby-Dick’. Read This Biography To Learn More About His Childhood, Life, Works, Achievements And Timeline.