Richard Wright Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Richard Wright 04/09/1908   -   28/11/1960

Richard Wright Introduction:

Richard Wright was one of the most acclaimed African-American authors. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.

Richard Wright Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: School Dropouts
  • Died At Age: 52
  • Sun Sign: Virgo
  • Born In: Roxie
  • Famous As: Author
  • Spouse/Ex-: Valencia Barnes Meadman, Ellen Poplar (1912–2004)
  • Father: Nathan Wright
  • Mother: Ellen
  • Children:
    1. Julia
    2. Rachel
  • Died On: November 28, 1960
  • Place Of Death: Paris
  • U.S. State: Mississippi, African-American From Mississippi
  • Education: Lanier High School
  • Awards: 1941 - Spingarn Medal 1939 - Guggenheim Fellowship - The Story Magazine Award
  • Bio: Richard Wright Was One Of The Most Acclaimed African-American Authors. Read This Biography To Learn More About His Childhood, Profile, Life And Timeline.