Family Spouse
Bertha Pratt King Ehrmann
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Max Ehrmann
1872-09-26 – 1945-09-09
Life & Legacy
Max Ehrmann (September 26, 1872 – September 9, 1945) was an American writer, poet, and attorney from Terre Haute, Indiana, widely known for his 1927 prose poem "Desiderata" (Latin: "things desired"). He often wrote on spiritual themes.
Occupation & Career
lawyer, businessperson, writer, poet, philosopher, jurist
Education
DePauw University; Harvard Law School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Desiderata
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Desiderata
Education & Institutions
DePauw University · Harvard Law School
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Desiderata
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1754769 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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