Iceberg Slim
American writer and pimp (1918-1992)
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Summary
Iceberg Slim was born on August 4, 1918[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on April 28, 1992[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and perpetrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,277 views/month, #6,533 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: literature[11], procuring[12]
- Educated at: Tuskegee University[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Cause of death: liver disease[15]
- Manner of death: natural causes[16]
- Described by source: Living Black American Authors: a Biographical Directory[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[19]
Why It Matters
Iceberg Slim has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Iceberg Slim born?
Iceberg Slim's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Iceberg Slim die?
Iceberg Slim died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Iceberg Slim do for work?
Iceberg Slim worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and perpetrator[7].
Where did Iceberg Slim go to school?
Iceberg Slim was educated at Tuskegee University[13].