Frank Wells

British writer and filmmaker
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Summary

Frank Wells was born on January 1, 1902[1], in Sandgate[2]. He died on January 1, 1982[3], in Welwyn[4]. He worked as a writer[5], film producer[6], and production designer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 31, 1902[9], October 31, 1903[10]
  • Date of death: December 14, 1982[11]
  • Father: H. G. Wells[12]
  • Mother: Catherine Wells[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
  • Educated at: Oundle School[15], University of Cambridge[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Wells[18]
  • Given name: Frank[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Sibling: George Philip Wells[21]

FAQs

Where was Frank Wells born?

Frank Wells was born in Sandgate[2].

Where did Frank Wells die?

Frank Wells died in Welwyn[4].

Who were Frank Wells's parents?

Frank Wells's father was H. G. Wells[12]. Frank Wells's mother was Catherine Wells[13].

What did Frank Wells do for work?

Frank Wells worked as a writer[5], film producer[6], and production designer[7].

Where did Frank Wells go to school?

Frank Wells was educated at Oundle School[15] and University of Cambridge[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . BFI Film & TV Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BFI Film & TV Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . link.springer.com. Retrieved . link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . link.springer.com. Retrieved . link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . link.springer.com. Retrieved . link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . datos.bne.es. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . datos.bne.es. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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