Ada Palmer

American historian and novelist (1981-)
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Ada Palmer

Summary

Ada Palmer is a human[1]. Born in United States[2], she… she was born on June 9, 1981[3]. She worked as a historian[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,672 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ada Palmer was born in United States[2].
  • Ada Palmer was born on June 9, 1981[3].
  • Ada Palmer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ada Palmer's professions included historian[4].
  • Ada Palmer's professions included novelist[5].
  • Ada Palmer worked as a writer[6].
  • Ada Palmer's professions included science fiction writer[7].
  • Ada Palmer's professions included author[8].
  • Ada Palmer was employed by University of Chicago[11].
  • Ada Palmer was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Ada Palmer's education included a stint at Bryn Mawr College[13].
  • Ada Palmer's education included a stint at Simon's Rock at Bard College[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ada Palmer is Too Like the Lightning[15].
  • Ada Palmer received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16].
  • Ada Palmer received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[17].
  • Ada Palmer is recorded as female[18].
  • Ada Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ada Palmer's genre is science fiction[20].
  • Ada Palmer's genre is historical fiction[21].
  • Ada Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Ada Palmer[22].
  • Ada Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[23].
  • Ada Palmer's given name is recorded as Ada[24].
  • Ada Palmer's official website is recorded as https://www.adapalmer.com/[25].
  • Ada Palmer's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[26].
  • Ada Palmer's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Series[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ada Palmer was born in United States[2]. She was born on June 9, 1981[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Bryn Mawr College[13], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Bryn Mawr[35]; and Simon's Rock at Bard College[14], a liberal arts college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1964[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8]. Among Ada Palmer's employers was University of Chicago[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ada Palmer is Too Like the Lightning[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16], a literary award[39], founded in 1973[40] and Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[17].

Why It Matters

Ada Palmer ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,672 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Ada Palmer born?

Ada Palmer's place of birth was United States[2].

What did Ada Palmer do for work?

Ada Palmer worked as historian[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8].

Where did Ada Palmer go to school?

Ada Palmer was educated at Harvard University[12], Bryn Mawr College[13], and Simon's Rock at Bard College[14].

What awards did Ada Palmer receive?

Honors received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16] and Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University, Bryn Mawr College, Simon's Rock at Bard College
    Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Series, Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel +4
    Place of birth United States
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