John Jakes

American historical novelist and fantasy writer (1932–2023)
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John Jakes

Summary

John Jakes is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on March 31, 1932[3]. He died in Sarasota[4]. He died on March 11, 2023[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Jakes's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • John Jakes passed away in Sarasota[4].
  • John Jakes was born on March 31, 1932[3].
  • John Jakes was born on 1932[11].
  • John Jakes died on March 11, 2023[5].
  • John Jakes held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Jakes worked as a writer[6].
  • John Jakes worked as a novelist[7].
  • John Jakes worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • John Jakes worked as a television actor[9].
  • John Jakes's field of work was fantasy literature[13].
  • John Jakes's field of work was science fiction novel[14].
  • John Jakes was educated at Ohio State University[15].
  • John Jakes was educated at DePauw University[16].
  • John Jakes's education included a stint at Senn High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to John Jakes is The Kent Family Chronicles[18].
  • A notable work attributed to John Jakes is North and South triology[19].
  • John Jakes received the Owen Wister Award[20].
  • John Jakes is recorded as male[21].
  • John Jakes's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Jakes's Commons category is recorded as John Jakes[23].
  • John Jakes's family name is recorded as Jakes[24].
  • John Jakes's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Jakes's pseudonym is recorded as Jay Scotland[26].
  • John Jakes's official website is recorded as http://www.johnjakes.com[27].

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Origins and Family

John Jakes was born in Chicago[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 31, 1932[3] and 1932[11].

Education

Educated at Ohio State University[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Columbus[31]; DePauw University[16], a liberal arts college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1837[34], headquartered in Greencastle[35]; and Senn High School[17], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1913[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and television actor[9]. Fields of work include fantasy literature[13], a literary genre[39] and science fiction novel[14], a novel genre[40].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Kent Family Chronicles[18], a novel series[41] and North and South triology[19], a novel series[42].

Recognition

John Jakes received the Owen Wister Award[20].

Death and Burial

John Jakes died on March 11, 2023[5]. He passed away in Sarasota[4].

Why It Matters

John Jakes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include North and South triology[45], a novel series[46].

FAQs

Where was John Jakes born?

Born in Chicago[2], John Jakes…

Where did John Jakes die?

John Jakes passed away in Sarasota[4].

What did John Jakes do for work?

John Jakes worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and television actor[9].

Where did John Jakes go to school?

John Jakes was educated at Ohio State University[15], DePauw University[16], and Senn High School[17].

What awards did John Jakes receive?

Honors received include Owen Wister Award[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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