Keith Roberts

British writer and artist (1935-2000)
Person human Q1379856
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Keith Roberts

Summary

Keith Roberts is a human[1]. He was born in Kettering[2]. He was born on September 20, 1935[3]. He died in Salisbury[4]. He died on October 5, 2000[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic designer[7], illustrator[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Keith Roberts was born in Kettering[2].
  • Keith Roberts died in Salisbury[4].
  • Keith Roberts was born on September 20, 1935[3].
  • Keith Roberts died on October 5, 2000[5].
  • Keith Roberts held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Keith Roberts's professions included painter[6].
  • Keith Roberts's professions included graphic designer[7].
  • Keith Roberts's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Keith Roberts's professions included writer[9].
  • Keith Roberts worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Keith Roberts was educated at Kettering Grammar School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Keith Roberts is Pavane[14].
  • Keith Roberts received the BSFA Award for Best Novel[15].
  • Keith Roberts received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[16].
  • Keith Roberts received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[17].
  • Keith Roberts is recorded as male[18].
  • Keith Roberts's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was multiple sclerosis[20].
  • Keith Roberts's family name is recorded as Roberts[21].
  • Keith Roberts's given name is recorded as Keith[22].
  • Keith Roberts's pseudonym is recorded as Alistair Bevan[23].
  • Keith Roberts's pseudonym is recorded as John Kingston[24].
  • Keith Roberts's pseudonym is recorded as David Stringer[25].
  • Keith Roberts's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Keith Roberts's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kettering[2], Keith Roberts… he was born on September 20, 1935[3].

Education

Keith Roberts's education included a stint at Kettering Grammar School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic designer[7], illustrator[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Keith Roberts is Pavane[14].

Recognition

Awards received include BSFA Award for Best Novel[15], a literary award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1970[30] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[16], a literary award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1979[33].

Death and Burial

Keith Roberts died on October 5, 2000[5]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. The cause of death was multiple sclerosis[20].

Why It Matters

Keith Roberts ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Keith Roberts born?

Born in Kettering[2], Keith Roberts…

Where did Keith Roberts die?

Keith Roberts passed away in Salisbury[4].

What did Keith Roberts do for work?

Keith Roberts worked as painter[6], graphic designer[7], illustrator[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Keith Roberts go to school?

Keith Roberts was educated at Kettering Grammar School[13].

What awards did Keith Roberts receive?

Honors received include BSFA Award for Best Novel[15], BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[16], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . bsfa.co.uk. bsfa.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . bsfa.co.uk. bsfa.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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