Gardner Fox

American comics writer and novelist (1911–1986)
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Gardner Fox

Summary

Gardner Fox is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on +1911-05-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on +1986-12-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], comics writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gardner Fox's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Gardner Fox died in Princeton[4].
  • Gardner Fox was born on +1911-05-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gardner Fox died on +1986-12-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gardner Fox held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gardner Fox's professions included writer[6].
  • Gardner Fox's professions included comics writer[7].
  • Gardner Fox's professions included novelist[8].
  • Gardner Fox's field of work was comics[11].
  • Gardner Fox's field of work was science fiction[12].
  • Gardner Fox's field of work was science fiction literature[13].
  • Gardner Fox's education included a stint at St. John's University[14].
  • Gardner Fox received the Bill Finger Award[15].
  • Gardner Fox received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16].
  • Gardner Fox received the Alley Award for Best Writer[17].
  • Gardner Fox was influenced by Edgar Rice Burroughs[18].
  • Gardner Fox is recorded as male[19].
  • Gardner Fox's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gardner Fox's Commons category is recorded as Gardner Fox[21].
  • Gardner Fox's family name is recorded as Fox[22].
  • Gardner Fox's given name is recorded as Gardner[23].
  • Gardner Fox's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
  • Gardner Fox's given name is recorded as Cooper[25].
  • Gardner Fox's pseudonym is recorded as Gardner Fox[26].
  • Gardner Fox's pseudonym is recorded as Gardner F. Fox[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gardner Fox's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on +1911-05-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Gardner Fox was educated at St. John's University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], comics writer[7], and novelist[8]. Fields of work include comics[11], a type of arts[28]; science fiction[12], a speculative fiction genre[29]; and science fiction literature[13], a literary genre[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Bill Finger Award[15], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 2005[33]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16], a hall of fame[34], in United States[35], founded in 1988[36]; and Alley Award for Best Writer[17].

Death and Burial

Gardner Fox died on +1986-12-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Princeton[4].

Why It Matters

Gardner Fox ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include All Star Comics[39], a comic book series[40] and Flash of Two Worlds[41], a comic book storyline[42].

FAQs

Where was Gardner Fox born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Gardner Fox…

Where did Gardner Fox die?

Gardner Fox passed away in Princeton[4].

What did Gardner Fox do for work?

Gardner Fox worked as writer[6], comics writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Gardner Fox go to school?

Gardner Fox was educated at St. John's University[14].

What awards did Gardner Fox receive?

Honors received include Bill Finger Award[15], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[16], and Alley Award for Best Writer[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . comics.org. Retrieved . comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . hahnlibrary.net. Retrieved . hahnlibrary.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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