Chris Beckett

British writer
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Chris Beckett

Summary

Chris Beckett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oxford[2]. He was born on December 28, 1955[3]. He worked as a social worker[4] and science fiction writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Chris Beckett was born in Oxford[2].
  • Chris Beckett was born on December 28, 1955[3].
  • Chris Beckett was born on January 1, 1955[7].
  • Chris Beckett held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Chris Beckett worked as a social worker[4].
  • Chris Beckett's professions included science fiction writer[5].
  • Among Chris Beckett's employers was Anglia Ruskin University[9].
  • Chris Beckett was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[10].
  • Chris Beckett's education included a stint at Anglia Ruskin University[11].
  • Chris Beckett's education included a stint at University of Bristol[12].
  • Chris Beckett was educated at Dragon School[13].
  • Chris Beckett's education included a stint at University of Wales[14].
  • Chris Beckett was educated at Bryanston School[15].
  • Chris Beckett received the Arthur C. Clarke Award[16].
  • Chris Beckett is recorded as male[17].
  • Chris Beckett's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Chris Beckett's family name is recorded as Beckett[19].
  • Chris Beckett's given name is recorded as Chris[20].
  • Chris Beckett's official website is recorded as http://www.btinternet.com/~chris.bb/[21].
  • Chris Beckett's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[22].
  • Chris Beckett's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Chris Beckett's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[24].
  • Chris Beckett's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[25].
  • Chris Beckett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oxford[2], Chris Beckett… Recorded date of birth include December 28, 1955[3] and January 1, 1955[7].

Education

Educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[10], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1891[29], headquartered in London[30]; Anglia Ruskin University[11], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1992[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; University of Bristol[12], a public university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1909[37], headquartered in Bristol[38]; Dragon School[13], an independent school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1877[41], headquartered in Oxford[42]; University of Wales[14], a university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1893[45], headquartered in Cardiff[46]; and Bryanston School[15], an independent school[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1928[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include social worker[4] and science fiction writer[5]. Among Chris Beckett's employers was Anglia Ruskin University[9].

Recognition

Chris Beckett received the Arthur C. Clarke Award[16].

Why It Matters

Chris Beckett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Chris Beckett born?

Chris Beckett's place of birth was Oxford[2].

What did Chris Beckett do for work?

Chris Beckett worked as social worker[4] and science fiction writer[5].

Where did Chris Beckett go to school?

Chris Beckett was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[10], Anglia Ruskin University[11], University of Bristol[12], and Dragon School[13].

What awards did Chris Beckett receive?

Honors received include Arthur C. Clarke Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation social worker, science fiction writer
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of birth Oxford
    Given name Chris
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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