| Full Name |
Herman Melville |
| Date of Birth |
12 August 1819 |
| Place of Birth |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of Death |
28 September 1891 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Albany Academy; Lansingburgh Academy |
| Profession |
Novelist, Short story writer, Poet, Essayist |
| Years of Activity |
1845-1891 |
| Brief Information |
Herman Melville was an American novelist and short story writer. He is known for his novels, particularly Moby-Dick. His work explored themes of adventure, whaling, and the human condition. |