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Stith Thompson

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American folklorist (1885-1976)

United States AcademicsLived 1885 to 1976 · aged 90

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Stith Thompson was an American folklorist: he has been described as "America's most important folklorist".

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Awards 1

Guggenheim Fellowship

Academics from United States 6

Mamah Borthwick49.4 Clarence Irving Lewis49.4

Jeff Hawkins49.4

Michael J. Harner49.4

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About this person

Country

United States

Category

Academics

Type

Academic

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1885 to 1976 · aged 90

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21 languages

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