John Palmer

English author (1885–1944)
Person human Q577734
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John Palmer

Summary

John Palmer is a human[1]. He was born in Bristol[2]. He was born on September 4, 1885[3]. He died on August 5, 1944[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5] and crime fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Palmer's place of birth was Bristol[2].
  • John Palmer was born on September 4, 1885[3].
  • John Palmer died on August 5, 1944[4].
  • John Palmer held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Palmer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Palmer's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • John Palmer's professions included crime fiction writer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to John Palmer is The House of Dr. Edwardes[10].
  • John Palmer is recorded as male[11].
  • John Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Palmer is part of Q73900789[13].
  • John Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[14].
  • John Palmer's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Palmer's pseudonym is recorded as Francis Beeding[16].
  • John Palmer's pseudonym is recorded as Christopher Haddon[17].
  • John Palmer's pseudonym is recorded as David Pilgrim[18].
  • John Palmer's pseudonym is recorded as John Somers[19].
  • John Palmer's partner in business or sport is recorded as Hilary Saint George Saunders[20].
  • John Palmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as British English[21].
  • John Palmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Palmer's writing language is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bristol[2], John Palmer… he was born on September 4, 1885[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[5] and crime fiction writer[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Palmer is The House of Dr. Edwardes[10].

Death and Burial

John Palmer died on August 5, 1944[4].

Why It Matters

John Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Palmer born?

Born in Bristol[2], John Palmer…

What did John Palmer do for work?

John Palmer worked as screenwriter[5] and crime fiction writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of Q73900789
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    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed British English, English
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