David J. Skal

American historian (1952–2024)
Person human Q2891712
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David J. Skal

Summary

David J. Skal is a human[1]. Born in Garfield Heights[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1952[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 1, 2024[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], biographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David J. Skal was born in Garfield Heights[2].
  • David J. Skal passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • David J. Skal was born on June 21, 1952[3].
  • David J. Skal died on January 1, 2024[5].
  • David J. Skal held citizenship in United States[11].
  • David J. Skal worked as a novelist[6].
  • David J. Skal worked as a biographer[7].
  • David J. Skal worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • David J. Skal's professions included historian[9].
  • David J. Skal's field of work was cultural studies[12].
  • David J. Skal's field of work was cultural history[13].
  • David J. Skal's education included a stint at Ohio University[14].
  • David J. Skal is recorded as male[15].
  • David J. Skal's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • David J. Skal's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[17].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[18].
  • David J. Skal's given name is recorded as David[19].
  • David J. Skal's official website is recorded as http://www.monstershow.net/[20].
  • David J. Skal's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best First Novel[21].
  • David J. Skal's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[22].
  • David J. Skal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[23].
  • David J. Skal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • David J. Skal's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'David J. Skal'}[25].
  • David J. Skal's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Garfield Heights[2], David J. Skal… he was born on June 21, 1952[3].

Education

David J. Skal's education included a stint at Ohio University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], biographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include cultural studies[12], an academic major[27] and cultural history[13], a branch of history[28].

Death and Burial

David J. Skal died on January 1, 2024[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[18].

Why It Matters

David J. Skal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was David J. Skal born?

Born in Garfield Heights[2], David J. Skal…

Where did David J. Skal die?

David J. Skal died in Los Angeles[4].

What did David J. Skal do for work?

David J. Skal worked as novelist[6], biographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and historian[9].

Where did David J. Skal go to school?

David J. Skal was educated at Ohio University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Ohio University
    Nominated for Locus Award for Best First Novel, Locus Award for Best Horror Novel
    Place of birth Garfield Heights
    Languages spoken, written or signed American English, English
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