Barbara Mertz

American novelist and Egyptologist (1927–2013)
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Barbara Mertz

Summary

Barbara Mertz is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Canton[2]. She was born on September 29, 1927[3]. She passed away in Frederick[4]. She died on August 8, 2013[5]. She worked as a writer[6], archaeologist[7], egyptologist[8], and novelist[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Barbara Mertz's place of birth was Canton[2].
  • Barbara Mertz passed away in Frederick[4].
  • Barbara Mertz was born on September 29, 1927[3].
  • Barbara Mertz died on August 8, 2013[5].
  • A child of Barbara Mertz was Elizabeth Mertz[11].
  • Barbara Mertz held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Barbara Mertz's native language[13].
  • Barbara Mertz worked as a writer[6].
  • Barbara Mertz worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Barbara Mertz's professions included egyptologist[8].
  • Barbara Mertz's professions included novelist[9].
  • Barbara Mertz's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].
  • Barbara Mertz's education included a stint at Oak Park and River Forest High School[15].
  • Barbara Mertz received the The Grand Master[16].
  • Barbara Mertz received the Agatha Award for Best Novel[17].
  • Barbara Mertz received the Anthony Award[18].
  • Barbara Mertz is recorded as female[19].
  • Barbara Mertz's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Barbara Mertz earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Barbara Mertz's family name is recorded as Mertz[22].
  • Barbara Mertz's family name is recorded as Gross[23].
  • Barbara Mertz's given name is recorded as Barbara[24].
  • Barbara Mertz's given name is recorded as Louise[25].
  • Barbara Mertz's pseudonym is recorded as Elizabeth Peters[26].
  • Barbara Mertz's pseudonym is recorded as Barbara Michaels[27].

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Origins and Family

Barbara Mertz's place of birth was Canton[2]. She was born on September 29, 1927[3]. English was her native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Oak Park and River Forest High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1871[34]. Barbara Mertz earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], archaeologist[7], egyptologist[8], and novelist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include The Grand Master[16], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1955[37]; Agatha Award for Best Novel[17], an Agatha Award[38]; and Anthony Award[18], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1986[41].

Personal Life

A child of Barbara Mertz was Elizabeth Mertz[11].

Death and Burial

Barbara Mertz died on August 8, 2013[5]. She passed away in Frederick[4].

Why It Matters

Barbara Mertz has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Mertz born?

Barbara Mertz's place of birth was Canton[2].

Where did Barbara Mertz die?

Barbara Mertz died in Frederick[4].

What did Barbara Mertz do for work?

Barbara Mertz worked as writer[6], archaeologist[7], egyptologist[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Barbara Mertz go to school?

Barbara Mertz was educated at University of Chicago[14] and Oak Park and River Forest High School[15].

What awards did Barbara Mertz receive?

Honors received include The Grand Master[16], Agatha Award for Best Novel[17], and Anthony Award[18].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . edgarawards.com. Retrieved . edgarawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Washington Post. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bouchercon.com. Retrieved . bouchercon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Aliases
    Academic degree Doctor of Philosophy
    Place of death Frederick
    Award received The Grand Master, Agatha Award for Best Novel, Anthony Award
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