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James D. Houston

American novelist and essayist (1933–2009)
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James D. Houston

Summary

James D. Houston is a human[1]. Born in San Francisco[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1933[3]. He died on April 16, 2009[4]. He worked as a novelist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James D. Houston was born in San Francisco[2].
  • James D. Houston was born on November 10, 1933[3].
  • James D. Houston died on April 16, 2009[4].
  • Among James D. Houston's spouses was Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston[7].
  • James D. Houston held citizenship in United States[8].
  • James D. Houston's professions included novelist[5].
  • James D. Houston was educated at San Jose State University[9].
  • James D. Houston received the American Book Awards[10].
  • James D. Houston was a member of PEN America[11].
  • James D. Houston is recorded as male[12].
  • James D. Houston's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was lymphoma[14].
  • James D. Houston's family name is recorded as Houston[15].
  • James D. Houston's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James D. Houston's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • James D. Houston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

James D. Houston's place of birth was San Francisco[2]. He was born on November 10, 1933[3].

Education

James D. Houston's education included a stint at San Jose State University[9].

Career and Affiliations

James D. Houston's professions included novelist[5].

Recognition

James D. Houston received the American Book Awards[10].

Personal Life

Among James D. Houston's spouses was Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston[7].

Death and Burial

James D. Houston died on April 16, 2009[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[14].

Why It Matters

James D. Houston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was James D. Houston born?

James D. Houston was born in San Francisco[2].

Who was James D. Houston married to?

James D. Houston's spouses include Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston[7].

What did James D. Houston do for work?

James D. Houston worked as novelist[5].

Where did James D. Houston go to school?

James D. Houston was educated at San Jose State University[9].

What awards did James D. Houston receive?

Honors received include American Book Awards[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . PEN American Center Annual Report. pen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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