Elizabeth Bear

American writer
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Elizabeth Bear

Summary

Elizabeth Bear is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Hartford[2]. She was born on September 22, 1971[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and science fiction writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (864 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Bear's place of birth was Hartford[2].
  • Elizabeth Bear was born on September 22, 1971[3].
  • Elizabeth Bear was married to Scott Lynch[9].
  • Elizabeth Bear held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Elizabeth Bear's native language[11].
  • Elizabeth Bear's professions included novelist[4].
  • Elizabeth Bear worked as a writer[5].
  • Elizabeth Bear's professions included author[6].
  • Elizabeth Bear worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Elizabeth Bear was educated at University of Connecticut[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bear is Hammered[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bear is Tideline[14].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[16].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Hugo Award for Best Novelette[18].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Hugo Award for Best Fancast[19].
  • Elizabeth Bear received the Hugo Award for Best Fancast[20].
  • Elizabeth Bear is recorded as female[21].
  • Elizabeth Bear's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elizabeth Bear's genre is science fiction[23].
  • Elizabeth Bear's genre is fantasy[24].
  • Elizabeth Bear's genre is steampunk[25].
  • Elizabeth Bear's genre is alternate history[26].
  • Elizabeth Bear's genre is space opera[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Bear's place of birth was Hartford[2]. She was born on September 22, 1971[3]. English was her native language[11].

Education

Elizabeth Bear's education included a stint at University of Connecticut[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and science fiction writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hammered[13], a literary work[28] and Tideline[14], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15], a literary award[30], founded in 1973[31]; Locus Award for Best First Novel[16], a literary award[32], in United States[33]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17], a literary award[34], founded in 1955[35]; Hugo Award for Best Novelette[18], a literary award[36], founded in 1955[37]; Hugo Award for Best Fancast[19], a podcast award[38], founded in 2012[39]; and Theodore Sturgeon Award[40], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1987[43].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Bear was married to Scott Lynch[9].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Bear ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (864 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Bear born?

Born in Hartford[2], Elizabeth Bear…

Who was Elizabeth Bear married to?

Elizabeth Bear's spouses include Scott Lynch[9].

What did Elizabeth Bear do for work?

Elizabeth Bear worked as novelist[4], writer[5], author[6], and science fiction writer[7].

Where did Elizabeth Bear go to school?

Elizabeth Bear was educated at University of Connecticut[12].

What awards did Elizabeth Bear receive?

Honors received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15], Locus Award for Best First Novel[16], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17], and Hugo Award for Best Novelette[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . us.macmillan.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . tor.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Vegetti Catalog of Fantastic Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [40] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . eurocon2011.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.
  26. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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