Joe Hyams

American columnist and biographer (1923–2008)
Person human Q1691470
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Joe Hyams

Summary

Joe Hyams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on June 6, 1923[3]. He died in Denver[4]. He died on November 8, 2008[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cambridge[2], Joe Hyams…
  • Joe Hyams passed away in Denver[4].
  • Joe Hyams was born on June 6, 1923[3].
  • Joe Hyams died on November 8, 2008[5].
  • Joe Hyams was married to Elke Sommer[10].
  • Joe Hyams held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joe Hyams worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Joe Hyams's professions included journalist[7].
  • Joe Hyams worked as a writer[8].
  • Joe Hyams's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Joe Hyams was educated at New York University[13].
  • Joe Hyams received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • Joe Hyams received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Joe Hyams is recorded as male[16].
  • Joe Hyams's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joe Hyams's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Joe Hyams's residence is recorded as Brookline[19].
  • Joe Hyams's family name is recorded as Hyams[20].
  • Joe Hyams's given name is recorded as Joe[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cambridge[2], Joe Hyams… he was born on June 6, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1636[24], headquartered in Cambridge[25] and New York University[13], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1831[28], headquartered in New York City[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1944[32] and Purple Heart[15], a medallion[33], in United States[34], founded in 1932[35].

Personal Life

Joe Hyams was married to Elke Sommer[10].

Death and Burial

Joe Hyams died on November 8, 2008[5]. He died in Denver[4].

Why It Matters

Joe Hyams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Joe Hyams born?

Joe Hyams was born in Cambridge[2].

Where did Joe Hyams die?

Joe Hyams passed away in Denver[4].

Who was Joe Hyams married to?

Joe Hyams's spouses include Elke Sommer[10].

What did Joe Hyams do for work?

Joe Hyams worked as screenwriter[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Joe Hyams go to school?

Joe Hyams was educated at Harvard University[12] and New York University[13].

What awards did Joe Hyams receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14] and Purple Heart[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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