David I. Masson

British science-fiction writer and librarian
Person human Q5235314
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David I. Masson

Summary

David I. Masson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on November 6, 1917[3]. He died in Leeds[4]. He died on February 27, 2007[5]. He worked as a librarian[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Key Facts

  • David I. Masson was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • David I. Masson died in Leeds[4].
  • David I. Masson was born on November 6, 1917[3].
  • David I. Masson died on February 27, 2007[5].
  • David I. Masson's father was Irvine Masson[8].
  • David I. Masson held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • David I. Masson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • David I. Masson's professions included librarian[6].
  • David I. Masson's professions included science fiction writer[7].
  • Among David I. Masson's employers was University of Leeds[11].
  • David I. Masson's education included a stint at Merton College[12].
  • David I. Masson's education included a stint at Leeds Modern School[13].
  • David I. Masson is recorded as male[14].
  • David I. Masson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David I. Masson's family name is recorded as Masson[16].
  • David I. Masson's given name is recorded as David[17].
  • David I. Masson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as British English[18].

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Origins and Family

David I. Masson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 6, 1917[3]. His father was Irvine Masson[8].

Education

Educated at Merton College[12], a college of the University of Oxford[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1264[21], headquartered in Oxford[22] and Leeds Modern School[13], a grammar school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1845[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6] and science fiction writer[7]. David I. Masson was employed by University of Leeds[11].

Death and Burial

David I. Masson died on February 27, 2007[5]. He passed away in Leeds[4].

FAQs

Where was David I. Masson born?

David I. Masson was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did David I. Masson die?

David I. Masson passed away in Leeds[4].

Who were David I. Masson's parents?

David I. Masson's father was Irvine Masson[8].

What did David I. Masson do for work?

David I. Masson worked as librarian[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Where did David I. Masson go to school?

David I. Masson was educated at Merton College[12] and Leeds Modern School[13].

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  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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