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Candas Jane Dorsey

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Candas Jane Dorsey

Summary

Candas Jane Dorsey is a human[1]. Born in Edmonton[2], she… she was born on November 16, 1952[3]. She worked as a writer[4], science fiction writer[5], and novelist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edmonton[2], Candas Jane Dorsey…
  • Candas Jane Dorsey was born on November 16, 1952[3].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's professions included writer[4].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey worked as a science fiction writer[5].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's professions included novelist[6].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey received the Otherwise Award[9].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey is recorded as female[10].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's sexual orientation is recorded as non-heterosexuality[12].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's family name is recorded as Dorsey[13].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's given name is recorded as Candas[14].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's given name is recorded as Jane[15].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[16].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best First Novel[17].
  • Candas Jane Dorsey's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[18].

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Origins and Family

Candas Jane Dorsey's place of birth was Edmonton[2]. She was born on November 16, 1952[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], science fiction writer[5], and novelist[6].

Recognition

Candas Jane Dorsey received the Otherwise Award[9].

Why It Matters

Candas Jane Dorsey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Candas Jane Dorsey born?

Born in Edmonton[2], Candas Jane Dorsey…

What did Candas Jane Dorsey do for work?

Candas Jane Dorsey worked as writer[4], science fiction writer[5], and novelist[6].

What awards did Candas Jane Dorsey receive?

Honors received include Otherwise Award[9].

Related Entities

Canada

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . readsrainbow.com. readsrainbow.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . tiptree.org. tiptree.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, science fiction writer, novelist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32074|batch #32074]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (21)"
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