Kevin Kwan

Asian-American novelist
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Kevin Kwan
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Kevin Kwan

Summary

Kevin Kwan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Singapore[2]. He was born on November 8, 1973[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], designer[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (549 views/month, #6,803 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Singapore[2], Kevin Kwan…
  • Kevin Kwan was born on November 8, 1973[3].
  • Kevin Kwan was born on January 1, 1973[8].
  • Kevin Kwan's father was Samuel Kwan[9].
  • Kevin Kwan held citizenship in Singapore[10].
  • Kevin Kwan held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Kevin Kwan's professions included novelist[4].
  • Kevin Kwan's professions included designer[5].
  • Kevin Kwan's professions included writer[6].
  • Kevin Kwan's field of work was design[12].
  • Kevin Kwan's field of work was creative and professional writing[13].
  • Kevin Kwan was educated at University of Houston–Clear Lake[14].
  • Kevin Kwan's education included a stint at Clear Lake High School[15].
  • Kevin Kwan's education included a stint at Parsons School of Design[16].
  • Kevin Kwan's education included a stint at Anglo-Chinese School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Kevin Kwan is Crazy Rich Asians[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Kevin Kwan is China Rich Girlfriend[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Kevin Kwan is Rich People Problems[20].
  • Kevin Kwan received the Time 100[21].
  • Kevin Kwan is recorded as male[22].
  • Kevin Kwan's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Kevin Kwan's residence is recorded as Singapore[24].
  • Kevin Kwan's residence is recorded as Clear Lake[25].
  • Kevin Kwan's residence is recorded as Manhattan[26].
  • Kevin Kwan's family name is recorded as Guan[27].

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Origins and Family

Kevin Kwan's place of birth was Singapore[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 8, 1973[3] and January 1, 1973[8]. His father was Samuel Kwan[9].

Education

Educated at University of Houston–Clear Lake[14], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1971[30]; Clear Lake High School[15], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1972[33]; Parsons School of Design[16], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1896[36]; and Anglo-Chinese School[17], a school[37], in Indonesia[38], founded in 1886[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], designer[5], and writer[6]. Fields of work include design[12], a field of study[40] and creative and professional writing[13], an academic discipline[41].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Crazy Rich Asians[18], a literary work[42]; China Rich Girlfriend[19], a literary work[43]; and Rich People Problems[20], a literary work[44].

Recognition

Kevin Kwan received the Time 100[21].

Why It Matters

Kevin Kwan ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (549 views/month, #6,803 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

Works attributed to him include Crazy Rich Asians[46], a literary work[47].

FAQs

Where was Kevin Kwan born?

Kevin Kwan's place of birth was Singapore[2].

Who were Kevin Kwan's parents?

Kevin Kwan's father was Samuel Kwan[9].

What did Kevin Kwan do for work?

Kevin Kwan worked as novelist[4], designer[5], and writer[6].

Where did Kevin Kwan go to school?

Kevin Kwan was educated at University of Houston–Clear Lake[14], Clear Lake High School[15], Parsons School of Design[16], and Anglo-Chinese School[17].

What awards did Kevin Kwan receive?

Honors received include Time 100[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . time.com. time.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Photographers' Identities Catalog. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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