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Horatio Alger, Jr. was a American author. His novels about boys who succeed under the tutelage of older mentors were hugely popular.

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When was Horatio Alger Jr. born?

Horatio Alger Jr. was born on January 13, 1832.


What is Horatio Alger Jr.'s birthday?

Horatio Alger Jr. was born on January 13, 1832.


How old was Horatio Alger Jr. at death?

Horatio Alger Jr. died on July 18, 1899 at the age of 67.


Who was Horatio Alger?

Horatio Alger was a 19th century novelist. He wrote over 100 "rags to riches" stories. The tales told of young man raising themselves from poverty. His stories continued to be printed after his death in 1899.Many biographies have been published on Horatio Alger, including Horatio Alger, Jr.: A Biography and Bibliography in 1961 and From Rags to Riches: Horatio Alger and the American Dream in 1963.The "Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans" awards those who raised themselves from poverty, along with providing an annual scholarship.


When did Horatio Alger Jr. die?

Horatio Alger Jr. was born on January 13, 1832 and died on July 18, 1899. Horatio Alger Jr. would have been 67 years old at the time of death or 183 years old today.


Was Horatio Alger Jr gay?

Yes!


Why is Horatio Alger Jr famous?

was a prolific writer of dime novel stories for boys. was a prolific writer of dime novel stories for boys.


What has the author Victor A Berch written?

Victor A. Berch has written: 'The short stories, articles and poems of Horatio Alger, Jr' -- subject(s): Bibliography


Who is the author of ragged Dick?

Horatio Alger, Jr wrote Ragged Dick.


Luck and pluck author?

Horatio Alger Jr is the author of Luck and Pluck


What was horatio alger known for?

Horatio Alger, Jr. was an author who was born in Massachusetts in 1832. He is remembered for his novels about boys who made it out of poverty by means of hard work, great courage, and honesty.


Whose stories promoted the idea that a person could be successful with hard work and honesty?

Horatio Alger, Jr. was a prolific American writer whose stories promoted the idea that individuals could achieve success through hard work and honesty, regardless of their background or circumstances. Alger's works often featured poor young men who rose from rags to riches through determination and moral integrity.