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Leon Uris

American author (1924–2003)
Person human Q269129
Leon Uris
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Summary

Leon Uris was born on August 3, 1924[1], in Baltimore[2]. He died on June 21, 2003[3], in Shelter Island[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,953 views/month, #6,854 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: New York City[10]
  • Place of burial: Quantico National Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Jill Uris[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Field of work: literary activity[14], historical prose literature[15]
  • Educated at: Baltimore City College[16]
  • Notable work: Exodus[17], Mila 18[18], Battle Cry[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: United States Marine Corps[21]
  • Commons category: Leon Uris[22]
  • Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[23]
  • Cause of death: kidney failure[24]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[25]
  • Family name: Uris[26]
  • Given name: Leon[27]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Leon Uris[28]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Name in native language: Leon Uris[31]

Why It Matters

Leon Uris has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Exodus[34], a written work[35], founded in 1958[36].

FAQs

Where was Leon Uris born?

Leon Uris was born in Baltimore[2].

Where did Leon Uris die?

Leon Uris died in Shelter Island[4].

Who was Leon Uris married to?

Leon Uris's spouses include Jill Uris[12].

What did Leon Uris do for work?

Leon Uris worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].

Where did Leon Uris go to school?

Leon Uris was educated at Baltimore City College[16].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 10w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0000775-Uris-Leon-19242003
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