Eric Ambler

English writer (1909–1998)
Person human Q508452
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Eric Ambler

Summary

Eric Ambler is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1909-06-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1998-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], film producer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eric Ambler was born in London[2].
  • Eric Ambler passed away in London[4].
  • Eric Ambler was born on +1909-06-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eric Ambler died on +1998-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Eric Ambler died on +1998-10-23T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Among Eric Ambler's spouses was Joan Harrison[13].
  • Eric Ambler held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Eric Ambler worked as a writer[6].
  • Eric Ambler's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Eric Ambler's professions included novelist[8].
  • Eric Ambler worked as a film producer[9].
  • Eric Ambler worked as an actor[10].
  • Eric Ambler's professions included science fiction writer[15].
  • Eric Ambler's education included a stint at University of London[16].
  • Eric Ambler's education included a stint at Colfe's School[17].
  • Eric Ambler received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Eric Ambler received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[19].
  • Eric Ambler received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[20].
  • Eric Ambler received the Gold Dagger[21].
  • Eric Ambler received the Gold Dagger[22].
  • Eric Ambler received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[23].
  • Eric Ambler is recorded as male[24].
  • Eric Ambler's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Eric Ambler's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Eric Ambler's residence is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Eric Ambler… he was born on +1909-06-28T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of London[16], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31] and Colfe's School[17], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1977[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and science fiction writer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[19], a literary award[37], in United States[38]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[20], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1986[41]; Gold Dagger[21], a literary award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1955[44]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[23], a literary award[45], in France[46], founded in 1948[47]; and The Grand Master[48], a literary award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1955[51].

Personal Life

Eric Ambler was married to Joan Harrison[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1998-10-22T00:00:00Z[5] and +1998-10-23T00:00:00Z[12]. Eric Ambler died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Ambler ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Works attributed to him include The Mask of Dimitrios[54], a literary work[55], written by him[56].

FAQs

Where was Eric Ambler born?

Eric Ambler's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Eric Ambler die?

Eric Ambler passed away in London[4].

Who was Eric Ambler married to?

Eric Ambler's spouses include Joan Harrison[13].

What did Eric Ambler do for work?

Eric Ambler worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], film producer[9], and actor[10].

Where did Eric Ambler go to school?

Eric Ambler was educated at University of London[16] and Colfe's School[17].

What awards did Eric Ambler receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[19], Cartier Diamond Dagger[20], and Gold Dagger[21].

References

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  1. [2] . Google Books. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . BBC Programme Catalogue. Retrieved . tcm.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . thetalentmanager.co.uk. thetalentmanager.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . biography.yourdictionary.com. biography.yourdictionary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . edgarawards.com. edgarawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . babelio.com. babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [48] . edgarawards.com. edgarawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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