James H. Schmitz

American science fiction writer (1911–1981)
Person human Q1406489
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James H. Schmitz

Summary

James H. Schmitz is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on October 15, 1911[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 18, 1981[5]. He worked as a science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James H. Schmitz's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • James H. Schmitz died in Los Angeles[4].
  • James H. Schmitz was born on October 15, 1911[3].
  • James H. Schmitz died on April 18, 1981[5].
  • James H. Schmitz held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James H. Schmitz worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • James H. Schmitz's professions included novelist[7].
  • James H. Schmitz's professions included short story writer[8].
  • James H. Schmitz is recorded as male[11].
  • James H. Schmitz's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James H. Schmitz's Commons category is recorded as James H. Schmitz[13].
  • James H. Schmitz was part of the conflict World War II[14].
  • James H. Schmitz's family name is recorded as Schmitz[15].
  • James H. Schmitz's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James H. Schmitz's given name is recorded as Henry[17].
  • James H. Schmitz's official website is recorded as http://75.95.141.45:8080/schmitz/[18].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[19].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story[20].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novella[21].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novelette[22].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novelette[23].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[24].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[25].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[26].
  • James H. Schmitz's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[27].

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Origins and Family

James H. Schmitz was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on October 15, 1911[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].

Death and Burial

James H. Schmitz died on April 18, 1981[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

James H. Schmitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The Witches of Karres[30], a literary work[31].

FAQs

Where was James H. Schmitz born?

Born in Hamburg[2], James H. Schmitz…

Where did James H. Schmitz die?

James H. Schmitz died in Los Angeles[4].

What did James H. Schmitz do for work?

James H. Schmitz worked as science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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