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Jacob Riis

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1849–1914 · American photographer, journalist and activist (1849–1914)

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Biography Jacob Riis (1849–1914) — American photographer, journalist and activist (1849–1914). Jacob Riis worked as journalist, sociologist, photographer, writer, biographer and photojournalist and is associated with United States and Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1849 to 1914, born in Ribe, died…

Biography

Jacob Riis (1849–1914) — American photographer, journalist and activist (1849–1914).

Jacob Riis worked as journalist, sociologist, photographer, writer, biographer and photojournalist and is associated with United States and Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1849 to 1914, born in Ribe, died in Barre.

Disciplines journalist, sociologist, photographer, writer, biographer, photojournalist
Born 1849, Ribe
Died 1914, Barre
Nationality United States, Kingdom of Denmark

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