James Branch Cabell

Summary

James Branch Cabell is a human^[1]. He was born in Richmond^[2]. He was born on April 14, 1879^[3]. He passed away in Richmond^[4]. He died on May 5, 1958^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], autobiographer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and fantasy author^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• James Branch Cabell was born in Richmond^[2].
• James Branch Cabell died in Richmond^[4].
• James Branch Cabell was born on April 14, 1879^[3].
• James Branch Cabell died on May 5, 1958^[5].
• Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery^[12].
• Burial took place at Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill^[13].
• James Branch Cabell's father was Robert Gamble Cabell II^[14].
• James Branch Cabell's mother was Anne Harris Cabell^[15].
• James Branch Cabell held citizenship in United States^[16].
• James Branch Cabell worked as a writer^[6].
• James Branch Cabell's professions included novelist^[7].
• James Branch Cabell's professions included autobiographer^[8].
• James Branch Cabell worked as a science fiction writer^[9].
• James Branch Cabell's professions included fantasy author^[10].
• James Branch Cabell worked as a genealogist^[17].
• James Branch Cabell was educated at College of William & Mary^[18].
• James Branch Cabell was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[19].
• James Branch Cabell is recorded as male^[20].
• James Branch Cabell's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• James Branch Cabell's Commons category is recorded as James Branch Cabell^[22].
• James Branch Cabell's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library^[23].
• James Branch Cabell's archives at is recorded as James Branch Cabell Library^[24].
• The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[25].
• James Branch Cabell's family name is recorded as Cabell^[26].
• James Branch Cabell's given name is recorded as James^[27].

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Origins and Family

James Branch Cabell's place of birth was Richmond^[2]. He was born on April 14, 1879^[3]. His father was Robert Gamble Cabell II^[14]. His mother was Anne Harris Cabell^[15].

Education

James Branch Cabell's education included a stint at College of William & Mary^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], autobiographer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], fantasy author^[10], and genealogist^[17].

Death and Burial

James Branch Cabell died on May 5, 1958^[5]. He passed away in Richmond^[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[25]. Recorded place of burial include Hollywood Cemetery^[12] and Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Branch Cabell include First Novelist Award^[28], an award^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 2001^[31].

Why It Matters

James Branch Cabell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles de Lint^[34], a novelist^[35], b. 1951^[36], of Canada^[37], awarded the Crawford Award^[38].

Works attributed to him include Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice^[39], a literary work^[40]. Entities named for him include First Novelist Award^[28], an award^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 2001^[31].

FAQs

Where was James Branch Cabell born?

Born in Richmond^[2], James Branch Cabell…

Where did James Branch Cabell die?

James Branch Cabell died in Richmond^[4].

Who were James Branch Cabell's parents?

James Branch Cabell's father was Robert Gamble Cabell II^[14]. James Branch Cabell's mother was Anne Harris Cabell^[15].

What did James Branch Cabell do for work?

James Branch Cabell worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], autobiographer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and fantasy author^[10].

Where did James Branch Cabell go to school?

James Branch Cabell was educated at College of William & Mary^[18].

Who did James Branch Cabell influence?

James Branch Cabell has been cited as an influence by Charles de Lint^[34].