Gerald Kersh

British writer (1911–1968)
Person human Q1995154
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Gerald Kersh

Summary

Gerald Kersh is a human[1]. He was born in Teddington[2]. He was born on +1911-08-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Middletown[4]. He died on +1968-11-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], screenwriter[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Kersh's place of birth was Teddington[2].
  • Gerald Kersh passed away in Middletown[4].
  • Gerald Kersh was born on +1911-08-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerald Kersh died on +1968-11-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gerald Kersh held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Gerald Kersh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Gerald Kersh worked as a novelist[6].
  • Gerald Kersh's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Gerald Kersh's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Gerald Kersh received the Edgar Awards[12].
  • Gerald Kersh is recorded as male[13].
  • Gerald Kersh's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Gerald Kersh's genre is film noir[15].
  • Gerald Kersh's family name is recorded as Kersh[16].
  • Gerald Kersh's given name is recorded as Gerald[17].
  • Gerald Kersh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Gerald Kersh's writing language is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Kersh's place of birth was Teddington[2]. He was born on +1911-08-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], screenwriter[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Recognition

Gerald Kersh received the Edgar Awards[12].

Death and Burial

Gerald Kersh died on +1968-11-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Middletown[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Kersh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Kersh born?

Gerald Kersh's place of birth was Teddington[2].

Where did Gerald Kersh die?

Gerald Kersh died in Middletown[4].

What did Gerald Kersh do for work?

Gerald Kersh worked as novelist[6], screenwriter[7], and science fiction writer[8].

What awards did Gerald Kersh receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058615340906706
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Teddington
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