Alan Duff

New Zealand writer
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Alan Duff

Summary

Alan Duff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rotorua[2]. He was born on October 26, 1950[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4] and writer[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rotorua[2], Alan Duff…
  • Alan Duff was born on October 26, 1950[3].
  • Alan Duff held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • Alan Duff's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Alan Duff's professions included writer[5].
  • Alan Duff's education included a stint at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Duff is Once Were Warriors[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Duff is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?[10].
  • Alan Duff received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Alan Duff received the Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].
  • Alan Duff is recorded as male[13].
  • Alan Duff's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alan Duff's Commons category is recorded as Alan Duff[15].
  • Alan Duff's family name is recorded as Duff[16].
  • Alan Duff's given name is recorded as Alan[17].
  • Alan Duff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Alan Duff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alan Duff'}[19].
  • Alan Duff's different from is recorded as list of recurring The Simpsons characters[20].

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Origins and Family

Alan Duff's place of birth was Rotorua[2]. He was born on October 26, 1950[3].

Education

Alan Duff's education included a stint at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4] and writer[5].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Once Were Warriors[9], a literary work[21] and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?[10], a literary work[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11], an award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].

Why It Matters

Alan Duff has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where was Alan Duff born?

Alan Duff's place of birth was Rotorua[2].

What did Alan Duff do for work?

Alan Duff worked as screenwriter[4] and writer[5].

Where did Alan Duff go to school?

Alan Duff was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].

What awards did Alan Duff receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11] and Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . anzliterature.com. anzliterature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Award received Member of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature
    Educated at Christchurch Boys' High School
    Notable work Once Were Warriors, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
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