Horatio Alger, Jr. date of birth:
January 13, 1832
How old was Horatio Alger, Jr. when died?
67
Where was Horatio Alger, Jr. born?
Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
When did Horatio Alger, Jr. die?
July 18, 1899
Where did Horatio Alger, Jr. die?
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Is Horatio Alger, Jr. gay or straight?
Gay
What is Horatio Alger, Jr. nationality?
American
What is Horatio Alger, Jr.'s occupation?
Author
Horatio Alger, Jr. claim to fame:
Ragged Dick (1868)
What genre is Horatio Alger, Jr.'s work?
Children's literature
Short Biography
Horatio Alger, Jr. (/ˈældʒər/; January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age.