Ellen Raskin

American writer and illustrator
Person human Q5364985
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Ellen Raskin

Summary

Ellen Raskin is a human[1]. Born in Milwaukee[2], she… she was born on March 13, 1928[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on August 8, 1984[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ellen Raskin was born in Milwaukee[2].
  • Ellen Raskin passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ellen Raskin was born on March 13, 1928[3].
  • Ellen Raskin died on August 8, 1984[5].
  • Among Ellen Raskin's spouses was Dennis Flanagan[11].
  • Ellen Raskin held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ellen Raskin's professions included writer[6].
  • Ellen Raskin worked as a novelist[7].
  • Ellen Raskin worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Ellen Raskin's professions included children's writer[9].
  • Ellen Raskin's field of work was children's and young adult literature[13].
  • Ellen Raskin's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].
  • Ellen Raskin received the Newbery Medal[15].
  • Ellen Raskin is recorded as female[16].
  • Ellen Raskin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ellen Raskin's family name is recorded as Raskin[18].
  • Ellen Raskin's given name is recorded as Ellen[19].
  • Ellen Raskin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Ellen Raskin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Milwaukee[2], Ellen Raskin… she was born on March 13, 1928[3].

Education

Ellen Raskin's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9]. Ellen Raskin's field of work was children's and young adult literature[13].

Recognition

Ellen Raskin received the Newbery Medal[15].

Personal Life

Among Ellen Raskin's spouses was Dennis Flanagan[11].

Death and Burial

Ellen Raskin died on August 8, 1984[5]. She passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Ellen Raskin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Ellen Raskin born?

Born in Milwaukee[2], Ellen Raskin…

Where did Ellen Raskin die?

Ellen Raskin passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Ellen Raskin married to?

Ellen Raskin's spouses include Dennis Flanagan[11].

What did Ellen Raskin do for work?

Ellen Raskin worked as writer[6], novelist[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9].

Where did Ellen Raskin go to school?

Ellen Raskin was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].

What awards did Ellen Raskin receive?

Honors received include Newbery Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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