Edward James

British academic
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Edward James

Summary

Edward James is a human[1]. He was born in Solihull[2]. He was born on May 14, 1947[3]. He worked as a historian[4], archaeologist[5], and literary critic[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward James's place of birth was Solihull[2].
  • Edward James was born on May 14, 1947[3].
  • Edward James was married to Farah Mendlesohn[8].
  • Edward James held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edward James worked as a historian[4].
  • Edward James's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • Edward James's professions included literary critic[6].
  • Edward James was employed by University of Reading[10].
  • Among Edward James's employers was University of York[11].
  • Edward James's education included a stint at University of Oxford[12].
  • Edward James received the Pilgrim Award[13].
  • Edward James received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[14].
  • Edward James is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward James's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward James supervised Guy Halsall as a doctoral student[17].
  • Edward James's family name is recorded as James[18].
  • Edward James's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward James's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[20].
  • Edward James's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Related Work[21].
  • Edward James's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Related Work[22].
  • Edward James's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Related Work[23].
  • Edward James's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward James's place of birth was Solihull[2]. He was born on May 14, 1947[3].

Education

Edward James was educated at University of Oxford[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], archaeologist[5], and literary critic[6]. Employers include University of Reading[10], a university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1892[27] and University of York[11], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1963[30], headquartered in York[31]. Edward James supervised Guy Halsall as a doctoral student[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Pilgrim Award[13], a literary award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1970[34] and Hugo Award for Best Related Work[14], a science fiction award[35], founded in 1980[36].

Personal Life

Edward James was married to Farah Mendlesohn[8].

Why It Matters

Edward James ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward James born?

Born in Solihull[2], Edward James…

Who was Edward James married to?

Edward James's spouses include Farah Mendlesohn[8].

What did Edward James do for work?

Edward James worked as historian[4], archaeologist[5], and literary critic[6].

Where did Edward James go to school?

Edward James was educated at University of Oxford[12].

What awards did Edward James receive?

Honors received include Pilgrim Award[13] and Hugo Award for Best Related Work[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Anglo-Saxon cemeteries 1979: the fourth Anglo-Saxon symposium at Oxford. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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