Gail Scott

Canadian writer
Person human Q19609368
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Gail Scott

Summary

Gail Scott is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Ottawa[2]. She was born on 1945[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], short story writer[5], essayist[6], translator[7], and poet[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gail Scott's place of birth was Ottawa[2].
  • Gail Scott was born on 1945[3].
  • Gail Scott was born on January 20, 1945[10].
  • Gail Scott held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Gail Scott's professions included novelist[4].
  • Gail Scott worked as a short story writer[5].
  • Gail Scott's professions included essayist[6].
  • Gail Scott's professions included translator[7].
  • Gail Scott's professions included poet[8].
  • Gail Scott worked as a writer[12].
  • Gail Scott's field of work was essay[13].
  • Among Gail Scott's employers was Concordia University[14].
  • Gail Scott was educated at Queen's University[15].
  • Gail Scott received the Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction[16].
  • Gail Scott is recorded as female[17].
  • Gail Scott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gail Scott's Commons category is recorded as Gail Scott[19].
  • Gail Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[20].
  • Gail Scott's given name is recorded as Gail[21].
  • Gail Scott's official website is recorded as http://www.gail-scott.com/index.html[22].
  • Gail Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Gail Scott's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Art+Feminism[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Gail Scott's place of birth was Ottawa[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1945[3] and January 20, 1945[10].

Education

Gail Scott's education included a stint at Queen's University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], short story writer[5], essayist[6], translator[7], poet[8], and writer[12]. Gail Scott's field of work was essay[13]. She was employed by Concordia University[14].

Recognition

Gail Scott received the Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction[16].

Why It Matters

Gail Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Gail Scott born?

Born in Ottawa[2], Gail Scott…

What did Gail Scott do for work?

Gail Scott worked as novelist[4], short story writer[5], essayist[6], translator[7], and poet[8].

Where did Gail Scott go to school?

Gail Scott was educated at Queen's University[15].

What awards did Gail Scott receive?

Honors received include Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . qwf.org. qwf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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