Dave Wolverton

American speculative fiction writer (1957-2022)
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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 (130 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].

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[28], in United States[29], founded in 1875[30], headquartered in Provo[31] and Brigham Young University–Idaho[19], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1888[34], headquartered in Rexburg[35].

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[36]; fantasy literature[14], a literary genre[37]; creative and professional writing[15], an academic discipline[38]; and science fiction literature[16], a literary genre[39]. Among Dave Wolverton's employers was Brigham Young University[17]. Notable students include Brandon Sanderson[20], a novelist[40], b. 1975[41], of United States[42], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella[43], specialised in creative and professional writing[44]; James Dashner[21], a writer[45], b. 1972[46], of United States[47], awarded the Whitney Awards[48], specialised in literary activity[49]; Brandon Mull[22], a novelist[50], b. 1974[51], of United States[52], awarded the Whitney Awards[53]; and Jessica Day George[23], a novelist[54], b. 1976[55], of United States[56], awarded the Whitney Awards[57].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Runelords[24], a novel series[58] and Star Wars[25], a media franchise[59].

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 (130 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

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].

References

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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