John Grant

Scottish writer (1949-2020)
Person human Q3181632
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John Grant

Summary

John Grant is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1949[3]. He died on February 3, 2020[4]. He worked as a writer[5], editor[6], science fiction writer[7], and journalist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John Grant's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • John Grant was born on November 22, 1949[3].
  • John Grant died on February 3, 2020[4].
  • John Grant held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Grant's professions included writer[5].
  • John Grant worked as an editor[6].
  • John Grant worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • John Grant's professions included journalist[8].
  • John Grant was educated at Strathallan School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to John Grant is The Book of Time[12].
  • John Grant received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[13].
  • John Grant is recorded as male[14].
  • John Grant's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Grant's family name is recorded as Grant[16].
  • John Grant's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Grant's pseudonym is recorded as John Grant[18].
  • John Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Paul Barnett[19].
  • John Grant's pseudonym is recorded as Eve Devereux[20].
  • John Grant's official website is recorded as http://JohnGrantPaulBarnett.com[21].
  • John Grant's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[22].
  • John Grant's nominated for is recorded as British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[23].
  • John Grant's nominated for is recorded as British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[24].
  • John Grant's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • John Grant's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Paul le Page Barnett'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Aberdeen[2], John Grant… he was born on November 22, 1949[3].

Education

John Grant was educated at Strathallan School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], editor[6], science fiction writer[7], and journalist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Grant is The Book of Time[12].

Recognition

John Grant received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[13].

Death and Burial

John Grant died on February 3, 2020[4].

Why It Matters

John Grant has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Works attributed to him include The Encyclopedia of Fantasy[28], a written work[29], written by John Clute[30].

FAQs

Where was John Grant born?

Born in Aberdeen[2], John Grant…

What did John Grant do for work?

John Grant worked as writer[5], editor[6], science fiction writer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did John Grant go to school?

John Grant was educated at Strathallan School[11].

What awards did John Grant receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Related Work[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . sf-encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0005573-Grant-John-1949
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Strathallan School
    Nominated for Locus Award for Best Novelette, British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction, British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology
    Place of birth Aberdeen
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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