Harry Kemelman

American writer (1908-1996)
Person human Q1347301
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Harry Kemelman

Summary

Harry Kemelman is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on November 24, 1908[3]. He passed away in Marblehead[4]. He died on December 15, 1996[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Harry Kemelman's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Harry Kemelman passed away in Marblehead[4].
  • Harry Kemelman was born on November 24, 1908[3].
  • Harry Kemelman died on December 15, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Ahabat Sholom Memorial Park[10].
  • Harry Kemelman held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Harry Kemelman's professions included novelist[6].
  • Harry Kemelman's professions included writer[7].
  • Harry Kemelman's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Harry Kemelman was employed by Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology[12].
  • Harry Kemelman's education included a stint at Boston University[13].
  • Harry Kemelman was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Harry Kemelman was educated at Boston University College of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Harry Kemelman is Friday the Rabbi Slept Late[16].
  • Harry Kemelman received the Edgar Awards[17].
  • Harry Kemelman's religion is recorded as Judaism[18].
  • Harry Kemelman is recorded as male[19].
  • Harry Kemelman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[21].
  • Harry Kemelman's given name is recorded as Harry[22].
  • Harry Kemelman's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Harry Kemelman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Harry Kemelman's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harry Kemelman'}[25].
  • Harry Kemelman's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Kemelman's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on November 24, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Boston University[13], a research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1869[29], headquartered in Boston[30]; Harvard University[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Boston University College of Arts and Sciences[15], a liberal arts college in the United States[35], in United States[36], founded in 1873[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Harry Kemelman was employed by Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harry Kemelman is Friday the Rabbi Slept Late[16].

Recognition

Harry Kemelman received the Edgar Awards[17].

Personal Life

Harry Kemelman's religion is recorded as Judaism[18].

Death and Burial

Harry Kemelman died on December 15, 1996[5]. He passed away in Marblehead[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[21]. He is buried at Ahabat Sholom Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Harry Kemelman has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Harry Kemelman born?

Harry Kemelman's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Harry Kemelman die?

Harry Kemelman passed away in Marblehead[4].

What did Harry Kemelman do for work?

Harry Kemelman worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Harry Kemelman go to school?

Harry Kemelman was educated at Boston University[13], Harvard University[14], and Boston University College of Arts and Sciences[15].

What awards did Harry Kemelman receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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