Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson is an American[1] novelist, short story writer, and writer[2][3] born on December 19, 1975, in Lincoln[4][2][5][6][7]. He attended Lincoln East High School and Brigham Young University, and he is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[5]. His work focuses on the fields of creative and professional writing and fantasy literature[3].
He writes primarily in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and young adult literature[2] and was influenced by Robert Jordan[8][9]. His notable works include Elantris, Warbreaker, Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive, The Reckoners, and the Rithmatist series.
Throughout his career, Sanderson has received several awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella, the Hugo Award for Best Related Work, the Audie Award for Fantasy, Whitney Awards, and the Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel[10][11][12][13].
Brandon Sanderson
Summary
Brandon Sanderson is a human[1]. Born in Lincoln[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1975[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], short story writer[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,901 views/month, #3,270 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Lincoln[2], Brandon Sanderson…
- Brandon Sanderson was born on December 19, 1975[3].
- Brandon Sanderson held citizenship in United States[8].
- Brandon Sanderson worked as a novelist[4].
- Brandon Sanderson worked as a short story writer[5].
- Brandon Sanderson's professions included writer[6].
- Brandon Sanderson's field of work was creative and professional writing[9].
- Brandon Sanderson's field of work was fantasy literature[10].
- Brandon Sanderson was employed by Brigham Young University[11].
- Brandon Sanderson was employed by Dragonsteel Entertainment[12].
- Brandon Sanderson's education included a stint at Brigham Young University[13].
- Brandon Sanderson was educated at Lincoln East High School[14].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is Elantris[15].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is Warbreaker[16].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is Mistborn[17].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is The Stormlight Archive[18].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is The Reckoners[19].
- A notable work attributed to Brandon Sanderson is Rithmatist series[20].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[21].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Audie Award for Fantasy[22].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[23].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Whitney Awards[24].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Audie Award for Fantasy[25].
- Brandon Sanderson received the Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel[26].
- Brandon Sanderson's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Lincoln[2], Brandon Sanderson… he was born on December 19, 1975[3].
Education
Educated at Brigham Young University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1875[30], headquartered in Provo[31] and Lincoln East High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1967[34]. Brandon Sanderson studied under Dave Wolverton[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[4], short story writer[5], and writer[6]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[9], an academic discipline[36] and fantasy literature[10], a literary genre[37]. Employers include Brigham Young University[11], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1875[40], headquartered in Provo[41] and Dragonsteel Entertainment[12], a book publisher[42], in United States[43], headquartered in Pleasant Grove[44].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Elantris[15], a literary work[45]; Warbreaker[16], a literary work[46]; Mistborn[17], a novel series[47]; The Stormlight Archive[18], a novel series[48]; The Reckoners[19], a novel series[49]; and Rithmatist series[20], a book series[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], a class of award[51], founded in 1968[52]; Audie Award for Fantasy[22], a class of award[53]; Hugo Award for Best Related Work[23], a science fiction award[54], founded in 1980[55]; Whitney Awards[24], a literary award[56], in United States[57], founded in 2007[58]; and Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel[26].
Personal Life
Brandon Sanderson's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[27].
Why It Matters
Brandon Sanderson ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,901 views/month, #3,270 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to him include The Stormlight Archive[61], a novel series[62]; The Wheel of Time[63], a novel series[64]; Mistborn[65], a novel series[66]; he bibliography[67], a personal bibliography[68]; The Way of Kings[69], a literary work[70]; and Mistborn: The Final Empire[71], a literary work[72].
FAQs
Where was Brandon Sanderson born?
Brandon Sanderson's place of birth was Lincoln[2].
What did Brandon Sanderson do for work?
Brandon Sanderson worked as novelist[4], short story writer[5], and writer[6].
Where did Brandon Sanderson go to school?
Brandon Sanderson was educated at Brigham Young University[13] and Lincoln East High School[14].
What awards did Brandon Sanderson receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], Audie Award for Fantasy[22], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[23], and Whitney Awards[24].