John Steptoe

African American writer (1950-1989)
Person human Q6259056
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John Steptoe

Summary

John Steptoe is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on September 14, 1950[3]. He died in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center[4]. He died on August 28, 1989[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and illustrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], John Steptoe…
  • John Steptoe died in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center[4].
  • John Steptoe was born on September 14, 1950[3].
  • John Steptoe died on August 28, 1989[5].
  • John Steptoe held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Steptoe worked as a novelist[6].
  • John Steptoe worked as an illustrator[7].
  • John Steptoe's education included a stint at High School of Art and Design[10].
  • John Steptoe received the Coretta Scott King Award[11].
  • John Steptoe is recorded as male[12].
  • John Steptoe's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Steptoe's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[14].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[15].
  • John Steptoe's family name is recorded as Steptoe[16].
  • John Steptoe's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Steptoe's official website is recorded as http://johnsteptoe.com[18].
  • John Steptoe's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[19].
  • John Steptoe's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[20].
  • John Steptoe's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Steptoe was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on September 14, 1950[3].

Education

John Steptoe was educated at High School of Art and Design[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and illustrator[7].

Recognition

John Steptoe received the Coretta Scott King Award[11].

Death and Burial

John Steptoe died on August 28, 1989[5]. He passed away in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[15].

Why It Matters

John Steptoe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Steptoe born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], John Steptoe…

Where did John Steptoe die?

John Steptoe passed away in St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center[4].

What did John Steptoe do for work?

John Steptoe worked as novelist[6] and illustrator[7].

Where did John Steptoe go to school?

John Steptoe was educated at High School of Art and Design[10].

What awards did John Steptoe receive?

Honors received include Coretta Scott King Award[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    Libraries australia id 35523327
    Nukat id n2016049304
    Official website http://johnsteptoe.com
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