John Schoenherr

American illustrator (1935-2010)
Person human Q6256932
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John Schoenherr

Summary

John Schoenherr is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on July 5, 1935[3]. He passed away in Easton[4]. He died on April 8, 2010[5]. He worked as an illustrator[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Schoenherr was born in New York City[2].
  • John Schoenherr died in Easton[4].
  • John Schoenherr was born on July 5, 1935[3].
  • John Schoenherr died on April 8, 2010[5].
  • John Schoenherr held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was John Schoenherr's native language[10].
  • John Schoenherr worked as an illustrator[6].
  • John Schoenherr worked as a writer[7].
  • John Schoenherr's field of work was book illustration[11].
  • John Schoenherr's field of work was visual arts[12].
  • John Schoenherr's education included a stint at Stuyvesant High School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to John Schoenherr is Owl Moon[14].
  • John Schoenherr received the Caldecott Medal[15].
  • John Schoenherr received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[16].
  • John Schoenherr is recorded as male[17].
  • John Schoenherr's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Schoenherr's family name is recorded as Q37058213[19].
  • John Schoenherr's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Schoenherr's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[21].
  • John Schoenherr's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Schoenherr's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[23].
  • John Schoenherr's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Schoenherr's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on July 5, 1935[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

John Schoenherr's education included a stint at Stuyvesant High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6] and writer[7]. Fields of work include book illustration[11], a genre[25] and visual arts[12], a type of arts[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Schoenherr is Owl Moon[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Caldecott Medal[15], a literary award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1938[29] and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[16], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1996[32].

Death and Burial

John Schoenherr died on April 8, 2010[5]. He passed away in Easton[4].

Why It Matters

John Schoenherr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John Schoenherr born?

John Schoenherr's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did John Schoenherr die?

John Schoenherr passed away in Easton[4].

What did John Schoenherr do for work?

John Schoenherr worked as illustrator[6] and writer[7].

Where did John Schoenherr go to school?

John Schoenherr was educated at Stuyvesant High School[13].

What awards did John Schoenherr receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[15] and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Easton
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    Maintained by wikiproject Wikiproject Iedereen Leest
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