David G. Hartwell

American fantasy and science fiction publisher, editor, and critic (1941–2016)
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David G. Hartwell

Summary

David G. Hartwell is a human[1]. He was born in Salem[2]. He was born on July 10, 1941[3]. He died in Plattsburgh[4]. He died on January 20, 2016[5]. He worked as an editor[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David G. Hartwell's place of birth was Salem[2].
  • David G. Hartwell died in Plattsburgh[4].
  • David G. Hartwell was born on July 10, 1941[3].
  • David G. Hartwell died on January 20, 2016[5].
  • David G. Hartwell held citizenship in United States[11].
  • David G. Hartwell worked as an editor[6].
  • David G. Hartwell worked as a journalist[7].
  • David G. Hartwell worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • David G. Hartwell worked as a writer[9].
  • David G. Hartwell's field of work was literary activity[12].
  • David G. Hartwell's education included a stint at Williams College[13].
  • David G. Hartwell's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • David G. Hartwell's education included a stint at Colgate University[15].
  • David G. Hartwell's education included a stint at Wilmington High School[16].
  • David G. Hartwell received the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17].
  • David G. Hartwell is recorded as male[18].
  • David G. Hartwell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David G. Hartwell's Commons category is recorded as David G. Hartwell[20].
  • The cause of death was falling[21].
  • David G. Hartwell's family name is recorded as Hartwell[22].
  • David G. Hartwell's given name is recorded as David[23].
  • David G. Hartwell's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[24].
  • David G. Hartwell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[25].
  • David G. Hartwell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[26].
  • David G. Hartwell's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Salem[2], David G. Hartwell… he was born on July 10, 1941[3].

Education

Educated at Williams College[13], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1793[30]; Columbia University[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; Colgate University[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1819[37], headquartered in Hamilton[38]; and Wilmington High School[16], a high school[39], in United States[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and writer[9]. David G. Hartwell's field of work was literary activity[12].

Recognition

David G. Hartwell received the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17].

Death and Burial

David G. Hartwell died on January 20, 2016[5]. He died in Plattsburgh[4]. The cause of death was falling[21].

Why It Matters

David G. Hartwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was David G. Hartwell born?

Born in Salem[2], David G. Hartwell…

Where did David G. Hartwell die?

David G. Hartwell passed away in Plattsburgh[4].

What did David G. Hartwell do for work?

David G. Hartwell worked as editor[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and writer[9].

Where did David G. Hartwell go to school?

David G. Hartwell was educated at Williams College[13], Columbia University[14], Colgate University[15], and Wilmington High School[16].

What awards did David G. Hartwell receive?

Honors received include World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Hartwell
    Country of citizenship United States
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