James Kirke Paulding

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Kirke Paulding
Date Of Birth	Aug 22, 1778(1778-08-22)
Age	246
Date Of Death	April 6, 1860, Hyde Park, NY
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

James Kirke Paulding Biography

James Kirke Paulding is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on August 22, 1778 in New York, New York, United States. An American author associated with the Knickerbocker Group, he is known for such works as The Diverting History of John Bull and Brother Jonathan; The Dutchman’s Fireside; The Life of Washington, and The Lay of the Scottish Fiddle.

He was a close friend of Washington Irving, the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.

He was born in Pleasant Valley, New York. He married Gertrude Kemble.

James Kirke Paulding Net Worth

James Kirke Paulding is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Kirke Paulding 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Active in politics and government, he worked as the secretary to the Board of Navy Commissioners.

His Knickerbocker Group associates included William Cullen Bryant, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, and many other prominent literary figures.

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Who is James Kirke Paulding Dating?

According to our records, James Kirke Paulding married to Gertrude Kemble. As of December 1, 2023, James Kirke Paulding’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Kirke Paulding celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about James Kirke Paulding

1. James Kirke Paulding was an American government official and writer.
2. He served as Secretary of the Navy under President Van Buren.
3. Paulding co-wrote the play “The Lion of the West.”
4. He was a member of the Knickerbocker Group of writers.
5. Paulding’s works often focused on American themes and culture.
6. He helped found New York University in 1831.
7. Paulding wrote several satirical essays criticizing political corruption.
8. His novel “Westward Ho!” promoted westward expansion in America.
9. Paulding also worked as a diplomat, serving as consul to Ecuador.
10. He died at age 81 in Hyde Park, New York.

What did James Kirke Paulding?

James Kirke Paulding, (born Aug. 22, 1778, Dutchess county, N.Y., U.S.—died April 6, 1860, Hyde Park, N.Y.), dramatist, novelist, and public official chiefly remembered for his early advocacy and use of native American material in literature.

Was James Kirke Paulding against slavery?

(1807–08). Paulding was also, by the mid-1830s, an ardent and outspoken defender of slavery , and he later endorsed southern secession from the union. Pleasant Valley, New York, U.S.

What historical figure is honored in the play The Lion of the West?

legend of Davy Crockett His popular play, The Lion of the West (first performed 1831; first published 1954), introduced frontier humour to the stage by depicting a character resembling Davy Crockett and helped during the 1830s to contribute to the growing legend of Crockett.