E. Lynn Harris

African American novelist, memoirist (1955–2009)
Person human Q1273517
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E. Lynn Harris

Summary

E. Lynn Harris is a human[1]. His place of birth was Flint[2]. He was born on June 20, 1955[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on July 23, 2009[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and preface author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • E. Lynn Harris was born in Flint[2].
  • E. Lynn Harris passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • E. Lynn Harris was born on June 20, 1955[3].
  • E. Lynn Harris died on July 23, 2009[5].
  • E. Lynn Harris died on July 24, 2009[11].
  • Burial took place at Haven of Rest Cemetery[12].
  • E. Lynn Harris's father was Ben[13].
  • E. Lynn Harris held citizenship in United States[14].
  • E. Lynn Harris's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • E. Lynn Harris worked as a novelist[7].
  • E. Lynn Harris worked as a writer[8].
  • E. Lynn Harris's professions included preface author[9].
  • E. Lynn Harris was educated at University of Arkansas[15].
  • E. Lynn Harris received the Lambda Literary Award[16].
  • E. Lynn Harris was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha[17].
  • E. Lynn Harris is recorded as male[18].
  • E. Lynn Harris's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • E. Lynn Harris's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[20].
  • The cause of death was heart disease[21].
  • E. Lynn Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[22].
  • E. Lynn Harris's given name is recorded as E.[23].
  • E. Lynn Harris's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • E. Lynn Harris's different from is recorded as Q136750554[25].

Body

Origins and Family

E. Lynn Harris's place of birth was Flint[2]. He was born on June 20, 1955[3]. His father was Ben[13].

Education

E. Lynn Harris's education included a stint at University of Arkansas[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and preface author[9].

Recognition

E. Lynn Harris received the Lambda Literary Award[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 23, 2009[5] and July 24, 2009[11]. E. Lynn Harris passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[21]. He is buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

E. Lynn Harris ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was E. Lynn Harris born?

E. Lynn Harris's place of birth was Flint[2].

Where did E. Lynn Harris die?

E. Lynn Harris died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were E. Lynn Harris's parents?

E. Lynn Harris's father was Ben[13].

What did E. Lynn Harris do for work?

E. Lynn Harris worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and preface author[9].

Where did E. Lynn Harris go to school?

E. Lynn Harris was educated at University of Arkansas[15].

What awards did E. Lynn Harris receive?

Honors received include Lambda Literary Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  4. [13] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . advocate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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