Alan Le May

American novelist (1899–1964)
Person human Q3607759
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Alan Le May

Summary

Alan Le May is a human[1]. His place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. He was born on +1899-01-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on +1964-04-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Indianapolis[2], Alan Le May…
  • Alan Le May died in Hollywood[4].
  • Alan Le May was born on +1899-01-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alan Le May was born on +1899-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Alan Le May died on +1964-04-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alan Le May died on +1964-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Alan Le May is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[13].
  • Alan Le May held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Alan Le May worked as a writer[6].
  • Alan Le May worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Alan Le May worked as a novelist[8].
  • Alan Le May's professions included film director[9].
  • Alan Le May's education included a stint at Stetson University[15].
  • Alan Le May is recorded as male[16].
  • Alan Le May's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alan Le May's given name is recorded as Alan[18].
  • Alan Le May's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[19].
  • Alan Le May's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Alan Le May's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alan Brown Le May'}[21].
  • Alan Le May's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[22].
  • Alan Le May's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[23].
  • Alan Le May's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Le May was born in Indianapolis[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1899-01-03T00:00:00Z[3] and +1899-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Alan Le May's education included a stint at Stetson University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and film director[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1964-04-27T00:00:00Z[5] and +1964-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Alan Le May passed away in Hollywood[4]. Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alan Le May ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Alan Le May born?

Alan Le May was born in Indianapolis[2].

Where did Alan Le May die?

Alan Le May passed away in Hollywood[4].

What did Alan Le May do for work?

Alan Le May worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and film director[9].

Where did Alan Le May go to school?

Alan Le May was educated at Stetson University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061246196906706
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  2. 23d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Harvard Film Archive
    Aliases
    Citizenship
    Described by source Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P3368]]: 2553639, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257026|batch #257026]]"
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