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Jeffrey Ford

American novelist
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Jeffrey Ford

Summary

Jeffrey Ford is a human[1]. He was born in West Islip[2]. He was born on November 8, 1955[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], essayist[5], writer[6], teacher[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jeffrey Ford's place of birth was West Islip[2].
  • Jeffrey Ford was born on November 8, 1955[3].
  • Jeffrey Ford held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jeffrey Ford's professions included novelist[4].
  • Jeffrey Ford's professions included essayist[5].
  • Jeffrey Ford worked as a writer[6].
  • Jeffrey Ford's professions included teacher[7].
  • Jeffrey Ford's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Among Jeffrey Ford's employers was Ohio Wesleyan University[11].
  • Jeffrey Ford was employed by Binghamton University[12].
  • Jeffrey Ford was educated at Binghamton University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Jeffrey Ford is Jeffrey Ford Short Story Series[14].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the Edgar Awards[15].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[16].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[18].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[19].
  • Jeffrey Ford received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[20].
  • Jeffrey Ford is recorded as male[21].
  • Jeffrey Ford's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jeffrey Ford's genre is science fiction[23].
  • Jeffrey Ford's Commons category is recorded as Jeffrey Ford[24].
  • Jeffrey Ford's family name is recorded as Ford[25].
  • Jeffrey Ford's given name is recorded as Jeffrey[26].
  • Jeffrey Ford's official website is recorded as http://www.well-builtcity.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Jeffrey Ford's place of birth was West Islip[2]. He was born on November 8, 1955[3].

Education

Jeffrey Ford's education included a stint at Binghamton University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], essayist[5], writer[6], teacher[7], and science fiction writer[8]. Employers include Ohio Wesleyan University[11], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Delaware[31] and Binghamton University[12], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1946[34], headquartered in Vestal[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jeffrey Ford is Jeffrey Ford Short Story Series[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Awards[15], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1946[38]; World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[16], a class of award[39], founded in 1975[40]; World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], a literary award[41], founded in 1975[42]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[18], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1966[45]; World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[19], a literary award[46], founded in 1982[47]; and Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[48].

Why It Matters

Jeffrey Ford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jeffrey Ford born?

Born in West Islip[2], Jeffrey Ford…

What did Jeffrey Ford do for work?

Jeffrey Ford worked as novelist[4], essayist[5], writer[6], teacher[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Jeffrey Ford go to school?

Jeffrey Ford was educated at Binghamton University[13].

What awards did Jeffrey Ford receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[15], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[16], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], and Nebula Award for Best Novelette[18].

Related Entities

Binghamton University United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [21] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [48] ↑ . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . 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. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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