Harold Lamb

American historian and novelist (1892–1962)
Person human Q3270225
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Harold Lamb

Summary

Harold Lamb is a human[1]. He was born in Alpine[2]. He was born on September 1, 1892[3]. He passed away in Rochester[4]. He died on April 9, 1962[5]. He worked as a historian[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Harold Lamb was born in Alpine[2].
  • Harold Lamb died in Rochester[4].
  • Harold Lamb was born on September 1, 1892[3].
  • Harold Lamb died on April 9, 1962[5].
  • Harold Lamb is buried at Brookside Cemetery[11].
  • Harold Lamb's father was Frederick Stymetz Lamb[12].
  • Harold Lamb held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Harold Lamb worked as a historian[6].
  • Harold Lamb's professions included novelist[7].
  • Harold Lamb worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Harold Lamb worked as a biographer[9].
  • Harold Lamb's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • Harold Lamb received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Harold Lamb is recorded as male[16].
  • Harold Lamb's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Harold Lamb's Commons category is recorded as Harold Lamb[18].
  • Harold Lamb's family name is recorded as Lamb[19].
  • Harold Lamb's given name is recorded as Harold[20].
  • Harold Lamb's official website is recorded as https://www.haroldlamb.com/[21].
  • Harold Lamb's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Harold Lamb's Commons Creator page is recorded as Harold Lamb[23].
  • Harold Lamb's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harold Lamb'}[24].
  • Harold Lamb's different from is recorded as Q137272924[25].
  • Harold Lamb's sibling is recorded as Adrian Lamb[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Lamb's place of birth was Alpine[2]. He was born on September 1, 1892[3]. His father was Frederick Stymetz Lamb[12].

Education

Harold Lamb was educated at Columbia University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9].

Recognition

Harold Lamb received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

Death and Burial

Harold Lamb died on April 9, 1962[5]. He died in Rochester[4]. He is buried at Brookside Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Harold Lamb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Harold Lamb born?

Born in Alpine[2], Harold Lamb…

Where did Harold Lamb die?

Harold Lamb passed away in Rochester[4].

Who were Harold Lamb's parents?

Harold Lamb's father was Frederick Stymetz Lamb[12].

What did Harold Lamb do for work?

Harold Lamb worked as historian[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9].

Where did Harold Lamb go to school?

Harold Lamb was educated at Columbia University[14].

What awards did Harold Lamb receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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