Charles L. Grant

American writer (1942-2006)
Person human Q3666432
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Charles L. Grant

Summary

Charles L. Grant is a human[1]. He was born in Newark[2]. He was born on September 12, 1942[3]. He died in Newton[4]. He died on September 15, 2006[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles L. Grant was born in Newark[2].
  • Charles L. Grant died in Newton[4].
  • Charles L. Grant was born on September 12, 1942[3].
  • Charles L. Grant died on September 15, 2006[5].
  • Charles L. Grant was married to Kathryn Ptacek[10].
  • Charles L. Grant held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Charles L. Grant's professions included writer[6].
  • Charles L. Grant worked as a novelist[7].
  • Charles L. Grant's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Charles L. Grant's education included a stint at Trinity College[12].
  • Charles L. Grant received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[13].
  • Charles L. Grant received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14].
  • Charles L. Grant received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[15].
  • Charles L. Grant received the Phoenix Award[16].
  • Charles L. Grant received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[17].
  • Charles L. Grant received the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[18].
  • Charles L. Grant is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles L. Grant's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Charles L. Grant's family name is recorded as Grant[22].
  • Charles L. Grant's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles L. Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Steven Charles[24].
  • Charles L. Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Lionel Fenn[25].
  • Charles L. Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Simon Lake[26].
  • Charles L. Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Deborah Lewis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], Charles L. Grant… he was born on September 12, 1942[3].

Education

Charles L. Grant's education included a stint at Trinity College[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Short Story[13], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1966[30]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1966[33]; World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[15], a literary award[34], founded in 1982[35]; Phoenix Award[16], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1970[38]; Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[17], a class of award[39], founded in 1987[40]; and World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[18], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1991[43].

Personal Life

Among Charles L. Grant's spouses was Kathryn Ptacek[10].

Death and Burial

Charles L. Grant died on September 15, 2006[5]. He died in Newton[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

Charles L. Grant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Charles L. Grant born?

Charles L. Grant was born in Newark[2].

Where did Charles L. Grant die?

Charles L. Grant died in Newton[4].

Who was Charles L. Grant married to?

Charles L. Grant's spouses include Kathryn Ptacek[10].

What did Charles L. Grant do for work?

Charles L. Grant worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Charles L. Grant go to school?

Charles L. Grant was educated at Trinity College[12].

What awards did Charles L. Grant receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Short Story[13], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14], World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[15], and Phoenix Award[16].

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  8. [6] . fearnet.com. fearnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles
    Spouse Kathryn Ptacek
    Family name Grant
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