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Damon Runyon

American writer (1880–1946)
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Summary

Damon Runyon was born on October 4, 1880[1], in Manhattan[2]. He died on December 10, 1946[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,120 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 3, 1880[9], 1884[10], October 4, 1884[11]
  • Date of death: 1946[12]
  • Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[14]
  • Notable work: The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown[15]
  • Award received: International Boxing Hall of Fame[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Damon Runyon[18]
  • Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[19]
  • Cause of death: esophageal cancer[20]
  • Residence: Damon Runyon House[21]
  • Participated in conflict: Spanish–American War[22]
  • Sport: boxing[23]
  • Family name: Runyon[24]
  • Given name: Damon[25], Alfred[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[29], English[30]
  • Name in native language: Damon Runyon[31]

Why It Matters

Damon Runyon has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Joe Simon[34], a cartoonist[35], 1913–2011[36], of United States[37], awarded the Inkpot Award[38], specialised in illustration[39].

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 a writer[5], journalist[6], and film producer[7].

What awards did Damon Runyon receive?

Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame[16].

Who did Damon Runyon influence?

Damon Runyon has been cited as an influence by Joe Simon[34].

Related Entities

New York City United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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