H. L. Mencken Rank
About H. L. Mencken
- L. Mencken’s humorous reportage on the famous Scopes Trial made him one of the loved American journalists during the 1920s and 1930s. He worked for some top media organizations including The American Mercury, TheBaltimore Sun, and The Smart Setmagazine.
Mencken was also a renowned author and published many books with some of his most popular works titled “The American Language” and “Happy Days”.
Parents
- Anna Margaret (mother)
- August Mencken Sr. (father)
Sibling(s)
- August Mencken Jr
Spouse
- Sara Haardt (married from 1930 to 1935)
Education
He studied at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute before attending the Cosmopolitan University.
Trivia
His original name was Henry Louis Mencken.
He was one of the founders of The American Mercury magazine.
His dad was the originator of the cigar company called ‘Aug. Mencken & Bro’.
He was influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher.
He had a German root.
H. L. Mencken Rank
F.A.Q. about H. L. Mencken
When is his birthday?
H. L. Mencken's birthday is on September 12, 1880.
In how many days is his birthday?
H. L. Mencken's birthday is in 148 days
How old was H. L. Mencken when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 29, 1956.
How old would he be today?
H. L. Mencken would be 143 years old if he was alive today.
Where was H. L. Mencken from?
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S..