Jerry Siegel

American co-creator of Superman
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Jerry Siegel

Summary

Jerry Siegel is a human[1]. He was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on +1914-10-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on +1996-01-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a comics writer[6], writer[7], and fanzine editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,534 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jerry Siegel's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
  • Jerry Siegel died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Jerry Siegel was born on +1914-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jerry Siegel died on +1996-01-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].
  • Among Jerry Siegel's spouses was Joanne Siegel[11].
  • Jerry Siegel held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jerry Siegel worked as a comics writer[6].
  • Jerry Siegel's professions included writer[7].
  • Jerry Siegel worked as a fanzine editor[8].
  • Among Jerry Siegel's employers was DC Comics[13].
  • Jerry Siegel was educated at Glenville High School[14].
  • Jerry Siegel received the Inkpot Award[15].
  • Jerry Siegel received the Bill Finger Award[16].
  • Jerry Siegel received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17].
  • Jerry Siegel received the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[18].
  • Jerry Siegel received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[19].
  • Jerry Siegel is recorded as male[20].
  • Jerry Siegel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jerry Siegel is part of Siegel & Shuster[22].
  • Jerry Siegel's Commons category is recorded as Jerry Siegel[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Jerry Siegel's family name is recorded as Q21493984[25].
  • Jerry Siegel's given name is recorded as Jerry[26].
  • Jerry Siegel's described at URL is recorded as https://seriewikin.serieframjandet.se/index.php/Jerry_Siegel[27].

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Origins and Family

Jerry Siegel was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on +1914-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jerry Siegel was educated at Glenville High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics writer[6], writer[7], and fanzine editor[8]. Jerry Siegel was employed by DC Comics[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[15], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1974[30]; Bill Finger Award[16], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 2005[33]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[34], in United States[35], founded in 1988[36]; Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[18], a comics award[37], founded in 1985[38]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[19], a dramatic presentation award[39], founded in 1958[40].

Personal Life

Among Jerry Siegel's spouses was Joanne Siegel[11].

Death and Burial

Jerry Siegel died on +1996-01-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jerry Siegel ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,534 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include The Reign of the Superman[43], a literary work[44], written by him[45] and Star-Spangled Comics[46], a comic book series[47], written by him[48].

FAQs

Where was Jerry Siegel born?

Born in Cleveland[2], Jerry Siegel…

Where did Jerry Siegel die?

Jerry Siegel died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Jerry Siegel married to?

Jerry Siegel's spouses include Joanne Siegel[11].

What did Jerry Siegel do for work?

Jerry Siegel worked as comics writer[6], writer[7], and fanzine editor[8].

Where did Jerry Siegel go to school?

Jerry Siegel was educated at Glenville High School[14].

What awards did Jerry Siegel receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[15], Bill Finger Award[16], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], and Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . comics.org. Retrieved . comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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