Avram Davidson

American writer (1923–1993)
Person human Q782991
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Avram Davidson

Summary

Avram Davidson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yonkers[2]. He was born on April 23, 1923[3]. He passed away in Bremerton[4]. He died on May 8, 1993[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Avram Davidson was born in Yonkers[2].
  • Avram Davidson passed away in Bremerton[4].
  • Avram Davidson was born on April 23, 1923[3].
  • Avram Davidson died on May 8, 1993[5].
  • Avram Davidson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Avram Davidson's professions included novelist[6].
  • Avram Davidson worked as a writer[7].
  • Avram Davidson's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Avram Davidson received the Edgar Awards[11].
  • Avram Davidson received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[12].
  • Avram Davidson received the Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine[13].
  • Avram Davidson received the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14].
  • Avram Davidson received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[15].
  • Avram Davidson received the Locus Award for Best Collection[16].
  • Avram Davidson's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
  • Avram Davidson is recorded as male[18].
  • Avram Davidson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Avram Davidson's residence is recorded as Bremerton[20].
  • Avram Davidson was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Avram Davidson's family name is recorded as Davidson[22].
  • Avram Davidson's official website is recorded as http://avramdavidson.org[23].
  • Avram Davidson's topic's main category is recorded as Q32777912[24].
  • Avram Davidson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[25].
  • Avram Davidson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[26].
  • Avram Davidson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[27].

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Origins and Family

Avram Davidson was born in Yonkers[2]. He was born on April 23, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Awards[11], a class of award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1946[30]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[12], a literary award[31], founded in 1955[32]; Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine[13], a literary award[33], founded in 1953[34]; World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14], a literary award[35], founded in 1975[36]; World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[15], a literary award[37], founded in 1975[38]; and Locus Award for Best Collection[16], a literary award[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Avram Davidson's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].

Death and Burial

Avram Davidson died on May 8, 1993[5]. He passed away in Bremerton[4].

Why It Matters

Avram Davidson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Avram Davidson born?

Avram Davidson was born in Yonkers[2].

Where did Avram Davidson die?

Avram Davidson passed away in Bremerton[4].

What did Avram Davidson do for work?

Avram Davidson worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

What awards did Avram Davidson receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[11], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[12], Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine[13], and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Latter-day Saint Literature database. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. 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.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Official website http://avramdavidson.org
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    Described by source Q105085344
    Nominated for Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, Locus Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella +35
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