Karl Edward Wagner

American writer (1945–1994)
Person human Q639360
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Karl Edward Wagner

Summary

Karl Edward Wagner is a human[1]. He was born in Knoxville[2]. He was born on December 12, 1945[3]. He passed away in Chapel Hill[4]. He died on October 14, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Edward Wagner's place of birth was Knoxville[2].
  • Karl Edward Wagner passed away in Chapel Hill[4].
  • Karl Edward Wagner was born on December 12, 1945[3].
  • Karl Edward Wagner died on October 14, 1994[5].
  • Karl Edward Wagner held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's professions included writer[6].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's professions included novelist[7].
  • Karl Edward Wagner worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Karl Edward Wagner was educated at Kenyon College[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Edward Wagner is Kane[12].
  • Karl Edward Wagner received the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13].
  • Karl Edward Wagner received the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14].
  • Karl Edward Wagner received the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[15].
  • Karl Edward Wagner received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16].
  • Karl Edward Wagner received the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[17].
  • Karl Edward Wagner is recorded as male[18].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's Commons category is recorded as Karl Edward Wagner[20].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's family name is recorded as Wagner[21].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's given name is recorded as Karl[22].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's official website is recorded as http://www.barryblongyear.com/[23].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Karl Edward Wagner[24].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[25].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[26].
  • Karl Edward Wagner's nominated for is recorded as British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Edward Wagner's place of birth was Knoxville[2]. He was born on December 12, 1945[3].

Education

Karl Edward Wagner was educated at Kenyon College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Edward Wagner is Kane[12].

Recognition

Awards received include British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13]; World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16], a literary award[28], founded in 1982[29]; and Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[17], a class of award[30], in United States[31].

Death and Burial

Karl Edward Wagner died on October 14, 1994[5]. He died in Chapel Hill[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Edward Wagner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Karl Edward Wagner born?

Born in Knoxville[2], Karl Edward Wagner…

Where did Karl Edward Wagner die?

Karl Edward Wagner passed away in Chapel Hill[4].

What did Karl Edward Wagner do for work?

Karl Edward Wagner worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Karl Edward Wagner go to school?

Karl Edward Wagner was educated at Kenyon College[11].

What awards did Karl Edward Wagner receive?

Honors received include British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13], British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[14], British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[15], and World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Official website http://www.barryblongyear.com/
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