Jo Walton

Welsh Canadian writer
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Jo Walton

Summary

Jo Walton is a human[1]. She was born in Aberdare[2]. She was born on December 1, 1964[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], blogger[7], and fantasy author[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,892 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jo Walton's place of birth was Aberdare[2].
  • Jo Walton was born on December 1, 1964[3].
  • Jo Walton held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Jo Walton held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Jo Walton worked as a novelist[4].
  • Jo Walton's professions included writer[5].
  • Jo Walton's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Jo Walton's professions included blogger[7].
  • Jo Walton's professions included fantasy author[8].
  • Jo Walton worked as an author[12].
  • Jo Walton's education included a stint at Howell's School[13].
  • Jo Walton received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[14].
  • Jo Walton received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15].
  • Jo Walton received the Otherwise Award[16].
  • Jo Walton received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].
  • Jo Walton received the Copper Cylinder Award[18].
  • Jo Walton received the Q130820029[19].
  • Jo Walton is recorded as female[20].
  • Jo Walton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jo Walton's Commons category is recorded as Jo Walton[22].
  • Jo Walton's family name is recorded as Walton[23].
  • Jo Walton's given name is recorded as Jo[24].
  • Jo Walton's official website is recorded as http://www.jowaltonbooks.com[25].
  • Jo Walton's email address is recorded as mailto:bluejo@gmail.com[26].
  • Jo Walton's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[27].

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Origins and Family

Jo Walton was born in Aberdare[2]. She was born on December 1, 1964[3].

Education

Jo Walton was educated at Howell's School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], blogger[7], fantasy author[8], and author[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[14], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1966[30]; Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15], a literary award[31], founded in 1973[32]; Otherwise Award[16], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1991[35]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[17], a literary award[36], founded in 1953[37]; Copper Cylinder Award[18], an award[38], founded in 2012[39]; and Q130820029[19].

Why It Matters

Jo Walton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,892 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to her include Among Others[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Jo Walton born?

Jo Walton's place of birth was Aberdare[2].

What did Jo Walton do for work?

Jo Walton worked as novelist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], blogger[7], and fantasy author[8].

Where did Jo Walton go to school?

Jo Walton was educated at Howell's School[13].

What awards did Jo Walton receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[14], Astounding Award for Best New Writer[15], Otherwise Award[16], and Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . tiptree.org. tiptree.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Q866. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . jowaltonbooks.com. jowaltonbooks.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] ↑ . 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. [43] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Nebula Award for Best Novel, Astounding Award for Best New Writer, Otherwise Award +9
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