Leigh Bardugo

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Leigh Bardugo

Summary

Leigh Bardugo is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Jerusalem[2]. She was born on April 6, 1975[3]. She worked as a children's writer[4], novelist[5], writer[6], executive producer[7], and journalist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,179 views/month, #6,446 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leigh Bardugo's place of birth was Jerusalem[2].
  • Leigh Bardugo was born on April 6, 1975[3].
  • Leigh Bardugo held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leigh Bardugo held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Hebrew was Leigh Bardugo's native language[12].
  • Leigh Bardugo's professions included children's writer[4].
  • Leigh Bardugo's professions included novelist[5].
  • Leigh Bardugo worked as a writer[6].
  • Leigh Bardugo's professions included executive producer[7].
  • Leigh Bardugo worked as a journalist[8].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was American literature[13].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was fantasy literature[14].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was film effect[15].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was Q111184436[16].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was journalism[17].
  • Leigh Bardugo's field of work was advertising[18].
  • Leigh Bardugo was educated at Yale University[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is Shadow and Bone[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is Six of Crows[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is Crooked Kingdom[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is King of Scars[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is Ninth House[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Leigh Bardugo is Rule of Wolves[25].
  • Leigh Bardugo received the Inkpot Award[26].
  • Leigh Bardugo is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jerusalem[2], Leigh Bardugo… she was born on April 6, 1975[3]. Hebrew was her native language[12].

Education

Leigh Bardugo's education included a stint at Yale University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include children's writer[4], novelist[5], writer[6], executive producer[7], and journalist[8]. Fields of work include American literature[13], a sub-set of literature[28], in United States[29]; fantasy literature[14], a literary genre[30]; film effect[15]; Q111184436[16]; journalism[17], an industry[31]; and advertising[18], a service[32].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Shadow and Bone[20], a literary work[33]; Six of Crows[21], a literary work[34]; Crooked Kingdom[22], a literary work[35]; King of Scars[23], a literary work[36]; Ninth House[24], a literary work[37]; and Rule of Wolves[25], a literary work[38].

Recognition

Leigh Bardugo received the Inkpot Award[26].

Why It Matters

Leigh Bardugo ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,179 views/month, #6,446 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to her include Shadow and Bone[41], a literary work[42]; Six of Crows[43], a literary work[44]; and Crooked Kingdom[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Leigh Bardugo born?

Leigh Bardugo's place of birth was Jerusalem[2].

What did Leigh Bardugo do for work?

Leigh Bardugo worked as children's writer[4], novelist[5], writer[6], executive producer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Leigh Bardugo go to school?

Leigh Bardugo was educated at Yale University[19].

What awards did Leigh Bardugo receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . jweekly.com. jweekly.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . 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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · Poulpy · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, Locus Award for Best First Novel, Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book +3
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    Place of birth Jerusalem
    Educated at Yale University
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