Erma Bombeck

American humorist and writer (1927–1996)
Person human Q455968
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Erma Bombeck

Summary

Erma Bombeck is a human[1]. Born in Bellbrook[2], she… she was born on February 21, 1927[3]. She died in San Francisco[4]. She died on April 22, 1996[5]. She worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], columnist[8], and humorist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,082 views/month, #6,890 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Erma Bombeck was born in Bellbrook[2].
  • Erma Bombeck passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Erma Bombeck was born on February 21, 1927[3].
  • Erma Bombeck died on April 22, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[11].
  • Erma Bombeck held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Erma Bombeck worked as a writer[6].
  • Erma Bombeck's professions included journalist[7].
  • Erma Bombeck worked as a columnist[8].
  • Erma Bombeck worked as a humorist[9].
  • Erma Bombeck was educated at University of Dayton[13].
  • Erma Bombeck received the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[14].
  • Erma Bombeck is recorded as female[15].
  • Erma Bombeck's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was kidney disease[17].
  • Erma Bombeck's residence is recorded as Erma Bombeck House[18].
  • Erma Bombeck's family name is recorded as Bombeck[19].
  • Erma Bombeck's given name is recorded as Erma[20].
  • Erma Bombeck's given name is recorded as Louise[21].
  • Erma Bombeck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Erma Bombeck's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[23].
  • Erma Bombeck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Erma Bombeck's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Erma Louise Bombeck'}[25].
  • Erma Bombeck's start of work period is recorded as 1964[26].
  • Erma Bombeck's end of work period is recorded as April 1996[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bellbrook[2], Erma Bombeck… she was born on February 21, 1927[3].

Education

Erma Bombeck was educated at University of Dayton[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], columnist[8], and humorist[9].

Recognition

Erma Bombeck received the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Erma Bombeck died on April 22, 1996[5]. She passed away in San Francisco[4]. The cause of death was kidney disease[17]. Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum[11].

Why It Matters

Erma Bombeck ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,082 views/month, #6,890 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Erma Bombeck born?

Erma Bombeck's place of birth was Bellbrook[2].

Where did Erma Bombeck die?

Erma Bombeck passed away in San Francisco[4].

What did Erma Bombeck do for work?

Erma Bombeck worked as writer[6], journalist[7], columnist[8], and humorist[9].

Where did Erma Bombeck go to school?

Erma Bombeck was educated at University of Dayton[13].

What awards did Erma Bombeck receive?

Honors received include Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . ohiohistory.org. ohiohistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Forever, Erma. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Forever, Erma. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Forever, Erma. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Erma, Louise
    Instance of human
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