Irving Stone

American writer (1903–1989)
Person human Q337103
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Irving Stone

Summary

Irving Stone is a human[1]. Born in San Francisco[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1903[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 26, 1989[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Irving Stone's place of birth was San Francisco[2].
  • Irving Stone died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Irving Stone was born on July 14, 1903[3].
  • Irving Stone died on August 26, 1989[5].
  • Irving Stone held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Irving Stone worked as a writer[6].
  • Irving Stone worked as a novelist[7].
  • Irving Stone worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Irving Stone's professions included biographer[9].
  • Irving Stone worked as a playwright[10].
  • Irving Stone's professions included opinion journalist[13].
  • Irving Stone's education included a stint at University of Southern California[14].
  • Irving Stone was educated at University of California, Berkeley[15].
  • Irving Stone was educated at Manual Arts High School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Irving Stone is Sailor on Horseback[17].
  • Irving Stone received the Golden Plate Award[18].
  • Irving Stone is recorded as male[19].
  • Irving Stone's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Irving Stone's family name is recorded as Stone[21].
  • Irving Stone's given name is recorded as Irving[22].
  • Irving Stone's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Irving Stone[23].
  • Irving Stone's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24].
  • Irving Stone's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Irving Stone's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Irving Stone'}[26].
  • Irving Stone's name in kana is recorded as アーヴィング・ストーン[27].

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Origins and Family

Irving Stone was born in San Francisco[2]. He was born on July 14, 1903[3].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; University of California, Berkeley[15], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35]; and Manual Arts High School[16], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1910[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], playwright[10], and opinion journalist[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Irving Stone is Sailor on Horseback[17].

Recognition

Irving Stone received the Golden Plate Award[18].

Death and Burial

Irving Stone died on August 26, 1989[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Irving Stone ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include The Agony and the Ecstasy[41], a literary work[42] and Lust for Life[43], a written work[44].

FAQs

Where was Irving Stone born?

Irving Stone was born in San Francisco[2].

Where did Irving Stone die?

Irving Stone passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Irving Stone do for work?

Irving Stone worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Irving Stone go to school?

Irving Stone was educated at University of Southern California[14], University of California, Berkeley[15], and Manual Arts High School[16].

What awards did Irving Stone receive?

Honors received include Golden Plate Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Sailor on Horseback
    Given name Irving
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