When was Samuel Langhorne Clemens born and where was he born?
Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on the 30th of November 1835 in Florida, Missouri. He was born just two weeks after Halley's Comet made its closest approach to the sun.
Common questions about Mark Twain
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Mark Twain first use his pen name and what does it mean?
Mark Twain first used his pen name on the 3rd of February 1863 to sign a humorous travel account. The term mark twain was a riverboatman's cry for a measured depth of two fathoms or twelve feet indicating water safe for passage.
When did Mark Twain marry Olivia Langdon and how long did their marriage last?
Mark Twain married Olivia Langdon in Elmira on the 2nd of February 1870. The marriage lasted 34 years until Olivia's death in 1904.
When did Mark Twain file for bankruptcy and when did he return to America after his lecture tour?
Mark Twain filed for bankruptcy in April 1894 after losing the bulk of his book profits and a substantial portion of his wife's inheritance. He returned to America in October 1900 having earned enough to pay off his debts.
When did Mark Twain die and what was his role in the American Anti-Imperialist League?
Mark Twain died in 1910 and served as a vice president of the American Anti-Imperialist League from 1901 until his death. He wrote many political pamphlets for the organization including King Leopold's Soliloquy about the atrocities in the Congo Free State.