Erle Stanley Gardner

American writer and lawyer (1889–1970)
Person human Q357065
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Erle Stanley Gardner

Summary

Erle Stanley Gardner is a human[1]. Born in Malden[2], he… he was born on +1889-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Temecula[4]. He died on +1970-03-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], lawyer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #6,895 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Malden[2], Erle Stanley Gardner…
  • Erle Stanley Gardner passed away in Temecula[4].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner was born on +1889-07-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner died on +1970-03-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner died on +1970-03-12T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's father was Charles Walter Gardner[13].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's mother was Grace Adelma Waugh[14].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Erle Stanley Gardner's native language[16].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's professions included writer[6].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner worked as a novelist[8].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner worked as a jurist[10].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner was educated at Palo Alto High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Erle Stanley Gardner is Perry Mason[18].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner received the The Grand Master[19].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner is recorded as male[20].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's Commons category is recorded as Erle Stanley Gardner[22].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[23].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's family name is recorded as Gardner[24].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's given name is recorded as Erle[25].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's given name is recorded as Stanley[26].
  • Erle Stanley Gardner's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Erle Stanley Gardner[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Malden[2], Erle Stanley Gardner… he was born on +1889-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Walter Gardner[13]. His mother was Grace Adelma Waugh[14]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Erle Stanley Gardner's education included a stint at Palo Alto High School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], lawyer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and jurist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erle Stanley Gardner is Perry Mason[18].

Recognition

Erle Stanley Gardner received the The Grand Master[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1970-03-11T00:00:00Z[5] and +1970-03-12T00:00:00Z[12]. Erle Stanley Gardner passed away in Temecula[4].

Why It Matters

Erle Stanley Gardner ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #6,895 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The Case of the Lucky Legs[30], a film[31], written by him[32], directed by Archie Mayo[33].

FAQs

Where was Erle Stanley Gardner born?

Born in Malden[2], Erle Stanley Gardner…

Where did Erle Stanley Gardner die?

Erle Stanley Gardner passed away in Temecula[4].

Who were Erle Stanley Gardner's parents?

Erle Stanley Gardner's father was Charles Walter Gardner[13]. Erle Stanley Gardner's mother was Grace Adelma Waugh[14].

What did Erle Stanley Gardner do for work?

Erle Stanley Gardner worked as writer[6], lawyer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Erle Stanley Gardner go to school?

Erle Stanley Gardner was educated at Palo Alto High School[17].

What awards did Erle Stanley Gardner receive?

Honors received include The Grand Master[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . edgarawards.com. edgarawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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