Henry Louis Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. Wikipedia
Born: September 12, 1880, Baltimore, MD
Died: January 29, 1956 (age 75 years), Baltimore, MD
Education: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1892–1896)
Spouse: Sara Haardt (m. 1930–1935)
Influenced by: Friedrich Nietzsche, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and more
Parents: Anna Margaret Abhau and August Mencken Sr.