Dave Wolverton
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Dave Wolverton
Summary
Dave Wolverton is a human[1]. He was born in Springfield[2]. He was born on May 15, 1957[3]. He passed away in St. George[4]. He died on January 14, 2022[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Dave Wolverton's place of birth was Springfield[2].
- Dave Wolverton died in St. George[4].
- Dave Wolverton was born on May 15, 1957[3].
- Dave Wolverton was born on May 28, 1957[11].
- Dave Wolverton died on January 14, 2022[5].
- Dave Wolverton held citizenship in United States[12].
- Dave Wolverton's professions included novelist[6].
- Dave Wolverton's professions included writer[7].
- Dave Wolverton worked as a science fiction writer[8].
- Dave Wolverton's professions included editor[9].
- Dave Wolverton's field of work was science fiction[13].
- Dave Wolverton's field of work was fantasy literature[14].
- Dave Wolverton's field of work was creative and professional writing[15].
- Dave Wolverton's field of work was science fiction literature[16].
- Among Dave Wolverton's employers was Brigham Young University[17].
- Dave Wolverton was educated at Brigham Young University[18].
- Dave Wolverton's education included a stint at Brigham Young University–Idaho[19].
- A notable student of Dave Wolverton was Brandon Sanderson[20].
- A notable student of Dave Wolverton was James Dashner[21].
- A notable student of Dave Wolverton was Brandon Mull[22].
- A notable student of Dave Wolverton was Jessica Day George[23].
- A notable work attributed to Dave Wolverton is The Runelords[24].
- A notable work attributed to Dave Wolverton is Star Wars[25].
- Dave Wolverton received the Whitney Awards[26].
- Dave Wolverton's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Dave Wolverton's place of birth was Springfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 15, 1957[3] and May 28, 1957[11].
Education
Educated at Brigham Young University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in Provo[34] and Brigham Young University–Idaho[19], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1888[37], headquartered in Rexburg[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and editor[9]. Fields of work include science fiction[13], a speculative fiction genre[39]; fantasy literature[14], a literary genre[40]; creative and professional writing[15], an academic discipline[41]; and science fiction literature[16], a literary genre[42]. Among Dave Wolverton's employers was Brigham Young University[17]. Notable students include Brandon Sanderson[20], a novelist[43], b. 1975[44], of United States[45], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella[46], specialised in creative and professional writing[47]; James Dashner[21], a writer[48], b. 1972[49], of United States[50], awarded the Whitney Awards[51], specialised in literary activity[52]; Brandon Mull[22], a novelist[53], b. 1974[54], of United States[55], awarded the Whitney Awards[56]; and Jessica Day George[23], a novelist[57], b. 1976[58], of United States[59], awarded the Whitney Awards[60].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Runelords[24], a novel series[61] and Star Wars[25], a media franchise[62].
Recognition
Dave Wolverton received the Whitney Awards[26].
Personal Life
Dave Wolverton's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[27].
Death and Burial
Dave Wolverton died on January 14, 2022[5]. He passed away in St. George[4].
Why It Matters
Dave Wolverton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Dave Wolverton born?
Dave Wolverton was born in Springfield[2].
Where did Dave Wolverton die?
Dave Wolverton died in St. George[4].
What did Dave Wolverton do for work?
Dave Wolverton worked as novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and editor[9].
Where did Dave Wolverton go to school?
Dave Wolverton was educated at Brigham Young University[18] and Brigham Young University–Idaho[19].
What awards did Dave Wolverton receive?
Honors received include Whitney Awards[26].