Jonathan Stroud

British writer of fantasy fiction
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Jonathan Stroud

Summary

Jonathan Stroud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bedford[2]. He was born on October 27, 1970[3]. He worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (493 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bedford[2], Jonathan Stroud…
  • Jonathan Stroud was born on October 27, 1970[3].
  • Jonathan Stroud held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Jonathan Stroud worked as a writer[4].
  • Jonathan Stroud's professions included children's writer[5].
  • Jonathan Stroud worked as a novelist[6].
  • Jonathan Stroud was educated at University of York[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Stroud is The Bartimaeus Sequence[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Stroud is Lockwood & Co.[11].
  • Jonathan Stroud received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[12].
  • Jonathan Stroud received the Q1733763[13].
  • Jonathan Stroud received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[14].
  • Jonathan Stroud received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[15].
  • Jonathan Stroud received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[16].
  • Jonathan Stroud is recorded as male[17].
  • Jonathan Stroud's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jonathan Stroud's genre is fantasy[19].
  • Jonathan Stroud's Commons category is recorded as Jonathan Stroud[20].
  • Jonathan Stroud's family name is recorded as Stroud[21].
  • Jonathan Stroud's given name is recorded as Jonathan[22].
  • Jonathan Stroud's official website is recorded as http://www.jonathanstroud.com[23].
  • Jonathan Stroud's described by source is recorded as ProDetLit[24].
  • Jonathan Stroud's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[25].
  • Jonathan Stroud's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[26].
  • Jonathan Stroud's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jonathan Stroud's place of birth was Bedford[2]. He was born on October 27, 1970[3].

Education

Jonathan Stroud was educated at University of York[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Bartimaeus Sequence[10] and Lockwood & Co.[11], a novel series[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[12]; Q1733763[13], a literary award[29], in Austria[30]; and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[14], a literary award[31], founded in 1992[32].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Stroud ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (493 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Lockwood & Co.[35], a novel series[36]; Bartimaeus Sequence[37], a novel series[38]; The Amulet of Samarkand[39], a literary work[40]; Ptolemy's Gate[41], a literary work[42]; The Screaming Staircase[43], a literary work[44]; and The Golem's Eye[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Stroud born?

Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford[2].

What did Jonathan Stroud do for work?

Jonathan Stroud worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6].

Where did Jonathan Stroud go to school?

Jonathan Stroud was educated at University of York[9].

What awards did Jonathan Stroud receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel[12], Q1733763[13], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[14], and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . gpi.noosfere.org. gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The Bartimaeus Sequence, Lockwood & Co.
    Given name Jonathan
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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