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Carl Van Doren

American biographer (1885-1950) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 64

Carl Clinton Van Doren was an American critic and biographer. He was the brother of critic and teacher Mark Van Doren and the uncle of Charles Van Doren.

Carl Van Doren is read about 24 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 13 June 2026

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Awards

Pulitzer Prize for Biography1939

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1950 · aged 64