Albert Paine facts for kids
Albert Bigelow Paine (born July 10, 1861 – died April 9, 1937) was an American writer. He was famous for writing about the life of the well-known author Mark Twain. Paine also wrote many different kinds of books. These included stories, funny tales, and poems. He was even part of the group that chose winners for the Pulitzer Prize, a very important award for writers.
About Albert Bigelow Paine
Albert Bigelow Paine was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. When he was just one year old, his family moved to Bentonsport, Iowa. He spent most of his childhood and young adult years in Xenia, Illinois. This is where he went to school. His old home in Xenia is still there today.
Early Career and Writing
When Paine was twenty, he moved to St. Louis. There, he learned how to be a photographer. He later sold camera supplies in Fort Scott, Kansas. In 1895, Paine decided to focus only on writing. He sold his photography business and moved to New York.
Paine spent a lot of his life in Europe, especially in France. While in France, he wrote two books about Joan of Arc. These books were very popular in France. Because of his work, the French government gave him a special award. It was called Chevalier in the Légion d'honneur. This is a very high honor in France.
Family Life
Albert Paine was married to a woman named Dora. They had three daughters together.
