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Because Mark Twain was a famous author and he wrote many famous books like The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and those are the two most famous and popular of all time. WikiAnswers On!
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The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is named after Mark Twain because he was a renowned American author known for his humor and wit. Twain's contributions to American literature and his impact on humor have made him an iconic figure in literary history, making him a fitting namesake for an award that celebrates comedic achievement.
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When was Mark Twain Prize for American Humor created?
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was created in 1998.
Who was first winner of Mark Twain humor prize?
Bob Hope was the winner of the first Mark Twain humor prize.
What are the release dates for The Mark Twain Prize Ellen DeGeneres - 2012 TV?
The Mark Twain Prize Ellen DeGeneres - 2012 TV was released on: USA: 22 October 2012
What are the release dates for The Mark Twain Prize Jonathan Winters - 2000 TV?
The Mark Twain Prize Jonathan Winters - 2000 TV was released on: USA: 12 January 2000
What are the release dates for On Stage at the Kennedy Center The Mark Twain Prize - 2002 TV?
On Stage at the Kennedy Center The Mark Twain Prize - 2002 TV was released on: USA: 13 November 2002
Is Shania Twain's brother Mark Twain?
Shania Twain has a younger brother named Mark, but that's not the famous author Mark Twain. Shania's brother Mark was born in the 1970s.
Who called the late 19th century the Gilded Age?
Makrk Twain named the "Gilded Age" to describe a time after the Civil War.
Who was Mark Twain's family?
Mark Twain had a wife named Olivia and three daughters. There names were Susy, Clara, and Jean. Mark Twain's birth name isn't Mark Twain, Mark Twain is a water depth measurement. Mark Twain's real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Hopes this helps! thank you
What was Mark Twain's son named?
Langdon Clemens. :)
What was Mark Twain's wife named?
Olivia Clemens
How many kids did Mark Twain's have?
Mark Twain had 4 kids. He had three daughters named Suzy, Jean, and Clara and one son named Langdon.
What was Mark Twain's son's name?
Mark Twain had a son named Langdon who died at 19 months but he also had 3 daughters.
