Julian Symons

British writer (1912–1994)
Person human Q963806
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Julian Symons

Summary

Julian Symons is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 30, 1912[3]. He passed away in Kent[4]. He died on November 19, 1994[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], writer[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Julian Symons's place of birth was London[2].
  • Julian Symons passed away in Kent[4].
  • Julian Symons was born on May 30, 1912[3].
  • Julian Symons died on November 19, 1994[5].
  • Julian Symons held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • English was Julian Symons's native language[13].
  • Julian Symons's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Julian Symons worked as a writer[7].
  • Julian Symons's professions included poet[8].
  • Julian Symons worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Julian Symons's professions included historian[10].
  • Julian Symons worked as a crime fiction writer[14].
  • Julian Symons received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[15].
  • Julian Symons received the Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[16].
  • Julian Symons received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[17].
  • Julian Symons received the Gold Dagger[18].
  • Julian Symons received the Gold Dagger[19].
  • Julian Symons received the The Grand Master[20].
  • Julian Symons is recorded as male[21].
  • Julian Symons's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Julian Symons's genre is detective fiction[23].
  • Julian Symons's genre is lyric poetry[24].
  • Julian Symons's genre is essay[25].
  • Julian Symons's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Julian Symons's residence is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Julian Symons's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 30, 1912[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], writer[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], historian[10], and crime fiction writer[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[15], a literary award[28], in United States[29]; Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[16], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1971[32]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], a literary award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1986[35]; Gold Dagger[18], a literary award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1955[38]; and The Grand Master[20], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1955[41].

Death and Burial

Julian Symons died on November 19, 1994[5]. He passed away in Kent[4].

Why It Matters

Julian Symons ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Julian Symons born?

Julian Symons's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Julian Symons die?

Julian Symons passed away in Kent[4].

What did Julian Symons do for work?

Julian Symons worked as screenwriter[6], writer[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], and historian[10].

What awards did Julian Symons receive?

Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[15], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[16], Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], and Gold Dagger[18].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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