James Hadley Chase
British writer (1906–1985)
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Summary
James Hadley Chase was born on December 24, 1906[1], in London[2]. He died on February 6, 1985[3], in Corseaux[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,363 views/month, #7,085 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 6, 1985[9]
- Place of burial: Vevey[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Native language: American English[13]
- Ethnic group: English people[14]
- Employer: University of Tasmania Launceston Campus[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: detective fiction[17]
- Commons category: James Hadley Chase[18]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[19]
- Family name: Chase[20]
- Given name: James[21], Hadley[22]
- Pseudonym: Ambrose Grant[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[24], French[25], English[26]
- Name in native language: James Hadley Chase[27]
- Start of work period: 1939[28]
Why It Matters
James Hadley Chase has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include No Orchids for Miss Blandish[31], a written work[32].
FAQs
Where was James Hadley Chase born?
James Hadley Chase was born in London[2].
Where did James Hadley Chase die?
James Hadley Chase passed away in Corseaux[4].
What did James Hadley Chase do for work?
James Hadley Chase worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7].