John Langan

American horror writer
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John Langan

Summary

John Langan is a human[1]. Born in United States[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1969[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Langan was born in United States[2].
  • John Langan was born on July 6, 1969[3].
  • John Langan held citizenship in United States[6].
  • John Langan worked as a writer[4].
  • John Langan's field of work was horror literature[7].
  • John Langan's education included a stint at City University of New York[8].
  • John Langan's education included a stint at State University of New York at New Paltz[9].
  • John Langan received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[10].
  • John Langan is recorded as male[11].
  • John Langan's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Langan's family name is recorded as Q16871817[13].
  • John Langan's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[15].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[16].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[17].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[18].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[19].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[20].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[21].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[22].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[23].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[24].
  • John Langan's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[25].
  • John Langan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Langan's place of birth was United States[2]. He was born on July 6, 1969[3].

Education

Educated at City University of New York[8], a public university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1961[29], headquartered in New York City[30] and State University of New York at New Paltz[9], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1828[33].

Career and Affiliations

John Langan worked as a writer[4]. His field of work was horror literature[7].

Recognition

John Langan received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[10].

Why It Matters

John Langan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Where was John Langan born?

Born in United States[2], John Langan…

What did John Langan do for work?

John Langan worked as writer[4].

Where did John Langan go to school?

John Langan was educated at City University of New York[8] and State University of New York at New Paltz[9].

What awards did John Langan receive?

Honors received include Bram Stoker Award for Novel[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Retrieved . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Symac · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Bram Stoker Award for Novel
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  2. 18d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0385820-Langan-John-1969
    Family name Q16871817
    Nominated for Locus Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella +8
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