A Nineteenth-century author of dialect works and children’s poetry, he is particularly known for poems such as “Little Orphant Annie” and “The Raggedy Man.” The former work was the inspiration for the Little Orphan Annie character of a comic strip, stage play, and film fame. James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7, 1849 in Greenfield, IN. His writing style was heavily influenced by that of Edgar Allan Poe. He ended his schooling after the eighth grade. He began his career as a poet after appealing to the famous Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for literary and publishing advice. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about James Whitcomb Riley Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!

He grew up in Greenfield, Indiana with five siblings. His father was a Democratic nominee to the Indiana House of Representatives. He has not shared his parent’s names. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.

An Indiana native, he earned the nickname, “The Hoosier Poet,” for his incorporation of local dialect into his work.

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