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No. His parents were Scottish-English immigrants.
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What nicknames did Washington Irving go by?
Washington Irving went by "The First American Man of Letters".
Why is Washington Irving considered an important American?
Washington Irving was the first American author to make extensive use of the short story form of fiction.
Who was known for his novels about American subjects and the American frontier?
Washington Irving
Did Washington Irving have any children?
Washington Irving Siblings William Irving BrotherPeter Irving BrotherSarah Irving SisterAnn IrvingSisterEbenezer Irving BrotherJohn Treat Irving BrotherCatherine Irving Sister
Who has been called the father of the American short story?
Washington Irving is usually considered as the father of the American Short story. Washington Irving was among the first Americans to win fame for their best telling short story tales.
Which of these authors was known for his novels about American subjects and the American frontier?
Washington Irving
Who popularized American historical fiction?
Washington Irving popularized American historical fiction.
What has the author Pierre Munroe Irving written?
Pierre Munroe Irving has written: 'The Life And Letters Of Washington Irving V1' 'The life and letters of Washington Irving' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'The life and letters of Washington Irving' -- subject(s): Accessible book, American Authors, Biography, Correspondence
Is Ukee Washington's wife African American?
Yes, Ukee Washington's wife, Laurie, is African American. Ukee Washington is a prominent African American news anchor based in Philadelphia.
Washington Irving and james fenimore cooper?
Both Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper were among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. Cooper wrote The Pioneers and The Last of the Mohicans, and Irving wrote Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Who has been called the father of the American story?
Washington Irving is usually considered as the father of the American Short story. Washington Irving was among the first Americans to win fame for their best telling short story tales.
Was Washington irving inspired by his father?
no... Washington irving was inspired by George Washington...
