Damon Runyon

American writer (1880–1946)
Person human Q714880
Damon Runyon
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Damon Runyon

Summary

Damon Runyon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on October 4, 1880[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 10, 1946[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,607 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manhattan[2], Damon Runyon…
  • Damon Runyon died in New York City[4].
  • Damon Runyon was born on October 4, 1880[3].
  • Damon Runyon was born on October 3, 1880[10].
  • Damon Runyon was born on 1884[11].
  • Damon Runyon was born on October 4, 1884[12].
  • Damon Runyon died on December 10, 1946[5].
  • Damon Runyon died on 1946[13].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[14].
  • Damon Runyon held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Damon Runyon worked as a writer[6].
  • Damon Runyon's professions included journalist[7].
  • Damon Runyon worked as a film producer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Damon Runyon is The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown[16].
  • Damon Runyon received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[17].
  • Damon Runyon is recorded as male[18].
  • Damon Runyon's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Damon Runyon's Commons category is recorded as Damon Runyon[20].
  • Damon Runyon's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[21].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22].
  • Damon Runyon's residence is recorded as Damon Runyon House[23].
  • Damon Runyon was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[24].
  • Damon Runyon's sport is recorded as boxing[25].
  • Damon Runyon's family name is recorded as Runyon[26].
  • Damon Runyon's given name is recorded as Damon[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Damon Runyon was born in Manhattan[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 4, 1880[3], October 3, 1880[10], 1884[11], and October 4, 1884[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and film producer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Damon Runyon is The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown[16].

Recognition

Damon Runyon received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 10, 1946[5] and 1946[13]. Damon Runyon passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Damon Runyon ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,607 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Joe Simon[30], a cartoonist[31], 1913–2011[32], of United States[33], awarded the Inkpot Award[34], specialised in illustration[35].

FAQs

Where was Damon Runyon born?

Damon Runyon was born in Manhattan[2].

Where did Damon Runyon die?

Damon Runyon passed away in New York City[4].

What did Damon Runyon do for work?

Damon Runyon worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and film producer[8].

What awards did Damon Runyon receive?

Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame[17].

Who did Damon Runyon influence?

Damon Runyon has been cited as an influence by Joe Simon[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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