Emil Petaja

American writer (1915–2000)
Person human Q1336654
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Emil Petaja

Summary

Emil Petaja is a human[1]. His place of birth was Missoula County[2]. He was born on April 12, 1915[3]. He died in San Francisco[4]. He died on August 17, 2000[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Missoula County[2], Emil Petaja…
  • Emil Petaja died in San Francisco[4].
  • Emil Petaja was born on April 12, 1915[3].
  • Emil Petaja died on August 17, 2000[5].
  • Emil Petaja held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Emil Petaja's professions included novelist[6].
  • Emil Petaja worked as a writer[7].
  • Emil Petaja's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Emil Petaja is recorded as male[11].
  • Emil Petaja's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Emil Petaja's Commons category is recorded as Emil Petaja[13].
  • Emil Petaja's given name is recorded as Emil[14].

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Origins and Family

Born in Missoula County[2], Emil Petaja… he was born on April 12, 1915[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Death and Burial

Emil Petaja died on August 17, 2000[5]. He passed away in San Francisco[4].

Why It Matters

Emil Petaja ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

He has been cited as an influence by Hannes Bok[16], a novelist[17], 1914–1964[18], of United States[19], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Cover Artist[20].

FAQs

Where was Emil Petaja born?

Emil Petaja was born in Missoula County[2].

Where did Emil Petaja die?

Emil Petaja passed away in San Francisco[4].

What did Emil Petaja do for work?

Emil Petaja worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Who did Emil Petaja influence?

Emil Petaja has been cited as an influence by Hannes Bok[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [16] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator Q73555012
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P7763]]: [[Q73555012]], Add copyright status based on date of death"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation novelist, writer, science fiction writer
    Sex or gender male
    Aliases
    Citizenship
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981061258265706706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257571|batch #257571]]"
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