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Herman Melville was born on 1 August, 1819 in New York City, New York, USA, is a Writer, Soundtrack. Discover Herman Melville's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Herman Melville networth?

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Occupation writer,soundtrack
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 1 August 1819
Birthday 1 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 28 September, 1891
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Herman Melville's Wife?

His wife is Elizabeth Shaw (4 August 1847 - 28 September 1891) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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Herman Melville Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Herman Melville worth at the age of 72 years old? Herman Melville’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Herman Melville's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2015

"Moby Dick" at the Lookingglass Theatre Company with The Actors Gymnasium in Chicago, Illinois was awarded the 2015 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Large Play Production.

1984

Pictured on a 20¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued in his honor, 1 August 1984.

1950

The ubiquitous cartoon character "Nude Dude", who advertised the eponymous brand of truss in comic books and men's magazines in the 1950s, was based on a linocut portrait of Herman Melville from the cover-art of his 1849 novel "Redburn". The complete title of the autobiographical bildungsroman cum adventure tale, published in two volumes in 1849, was "Redburn: His First Voyage, Being the Sailor-Boy, Confessions and Reminiscences of the Son-of-a-Gentleman, In the Merchant Service".

1926

He was a writer, known for The Enigma of Benito Cereno, Moby Dick and The Sea Beast (1926). He was married to Elizabeth Shaw.

1866

Worked as a customs inspector on New York docks from 1866 to 1885.

1851

American poet and novelist, whose best-known work, "Moby Dick" (1851), became basis for several films.

1849

Children: Malcolm Melville, born February 16 1849; Stanwix Melville, born October 22 1851; Elizabeth Melville, born 1853; and Frances Melville, born March 2 1855.

1841

Went to sea in his youth, as a cabin boy aboard the whaler 'Acushnet' (1841-42). He deserted his ship at the Marquesas Islands and lived among cannibals. Boarded the Australian whaler 'Lucy Ann' and left at Papeete, for a while becoming a beachcomber. Returned to the U.S. signed on as a seaman aboard the frigate 'United States' (1843-44). His early book "Typee" (1846) is based on these experiences.

1819

Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819 in New York City, New York, USA.