Ian Rankin
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Ian Rankin
Summary
Ian Rankin is a human[1]. He was born in Cardenden[2]. He was born on April 28, 1960[3]. He worked as a crime fiction writer[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,817 views/month, #6,774 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Cardenden[2], Ian Rankin…
- Ian Rankin was born on April 28, 1960[3].
- Ian Rankin was born on 1960[8].
- Ian Rankin held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
- Ian Rankin worked as a crime fiction writer[4].
- Ian Rankin's professions included novelist[5].
- Ian Rankin worked as a writer[6].
- Among Ian Rankin's employers was University of Edinburgh[10].
- Ian Rankin's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].
- Ian Rankin's education included a stint at Beath High School[12].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is The Flood[13].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is Knots and Crosses[14].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is Westwind[15].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is Watchman[16].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is Hide and Seek[17].
- A notable work attributed to Ian Rankin is Tooth and Nail[18].
- Ian Rankin received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Ian Rankin received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[20].
- Ian Rankin received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[21].
- Ian Rankin received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].
- Ian Rankin received the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[23].
- Ian Rankin received the Gold Dagger[24].
- Ian Rankin was influenced by Raymond Chandler[25].
- Ian Rankin was influenced by Thomas Pynchon[26].
- Ian Rankin was influenced by William McIlvanney[27].
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Origins and Family
Ian Rankin was born in Cardenden[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 28, 1960[3] and 1960[8].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Beath High School[12], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1910[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include crime fiction writer[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. Ian Rankin was employed by University of Edinburgh[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Flood[13], a literary work[35]; Knots and Crosses[14], a literary work[36]; Westwind[15], a literary work[37]; Watchman[16], a literary work[38]; Hide and Seek[17], a literary work[39]; and Tooth and Nail[18], a literary work[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[20], a literary award[43], in United States[44]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[21], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1986[47]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[23], a literary award[50], in France[51], founded in 1948[52]; and Gold Dagger[24], a literary award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1955[55].
Why It Matters
Ian Rankin ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,817 views/month, #6,774 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Stuart MacBride[58], a writer[59], b. 1969[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Dagger in the Library[62].
FAQs
Where was Ian Rankin born?
Ian Rankin's place of birth was Cardenden[2].
What did Ian Rankin do for work?
Ian Rankin worked as crime fiction writer[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].
Where did Ian Rankin go to school?
Ian Rankin was educated at University of Edinburgh[11] and Beath High School[12].
What awards did Ian Rankin receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[20], Cartier Diamond Dagger[21], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].
Who did Ian Rankin influence?
Ian Rankin has been cited as an influence by Stuart MacBride[58].