James Branch Cabell
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Summary
James Branch Cabell was born on April 14, 1879[1], in Richmond[2]. He died on May 5, 1958[3], in Richmond[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and fantasy author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,111 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hollywood Cemetery[11], Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill[12]
- Father: Robert Gamble Cabell II[13]
- Mother: Anne Harris Cabell[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: genealogist[16], essayist[17], humorist[18], short story writer[19]
- Educated at: College of William & Mary[20]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: James Branch Cabell[23]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24], James Branch Cabell Library[25]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[26]
- Family name: Cabell[27]
- Given name: James[28], Branch[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Commons Creator page: James Branch Cabell[33]
- Sibling: Robert Gamble Cabell III[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Branch Cabell include First Novelist Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2001[38].
Why It Matters
James Branch Cabell has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles de Lint[41], a novelist[42], b. 1951[43], of Canada[44], awarded the Crawford Award[45].
Works attributed to him include Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice[46], a literary work[47]. Entities named for him include First Novelist Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2001[38].
FAQs
Where was James Branch Cabell born?
James Branch Cabell's place of birth was Richmond[2].
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[13]. James Branch Cabell's mother was Anne Harris Cabell[14].
What did James Branch Cabell do for work?
James Branch Cabell worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and fantasy author[9].
Where did James Branch Cabell go to school?
James Branch Cabell was educated at College of William & Mary[20].
Who did James Branch Cabell influence?
James Branch Cabell has been cited as an influence by Charles de Lint[41].