David Weber

American science fiction and fantasy writer (born 1952)
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Summary

David Weber was born on October 24, 1952[1], in Cleveland[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], fantasy author[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,748 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Field of work: fantasy literature[10], science fiction[11], literary activity[12], science fiction literature[13]
  • Educated at: Appalachian State University[14], Warren Wilson College[15]
  • Notable work: Honor Harrington[16]
  • Award received: European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film[17], Phoenix Award[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Genre: science fiction[20], fantasy[21], alternate history[22], military science fiction[23], speculative fiction[24]
  • Commons category: David Weber[25]
  • Family name: Weber[26]
  • Given name: David[27]
  • Official website: http://www.davidweber.net/[28]
  • Topic's main category: Category:David Weber[29]
  • Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[30]
  • Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film[31], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
  • Name in native language: David Mark Weber[34]
  • Start of work period: 1990[35]

Why It Matters

David Weber has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include On Basilisk Station[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was David Weber born?

David Weber's place of birth was Cleveland[2].

What did David Weber do for work?

David Weber worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], science fiction writer[5], fantasy author[6], and screenwriter[7].

Where did David Weber go to school?

David Weber was educated at Appalachian State University[14] and Warren Wilson College[15].

What awards did David Weber receive?

Honors received include European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film[17] and Phoenix Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . davidweber.net. davidweber.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . davidweber.net. davidweber.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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