Lev Grossman

American novelist, journalist
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Lev Grossman

Summary

Lev Grossman is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1969[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,308 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lexington[2], Lev Grossman…
  • Lev Grossman was born on June 26, 1969[3].
  • Lev Grossman's father was Allen Grossman[10].
  • Lev Grossman's mother was Judith Grossman[11].
  • Lev Grossman held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Lev Grossman's professions included journalist[4].
  • Lev Grossman's professions included writer[5].
  • Lev Grossman worked as a literary critic[6].
  • Lev Grossman's professions included science fiction writer[7].
  • Lev Grossman worked as a novelist[8].
  • Lev Grossman was employed by The New York Times[13].
  • Among Lev Grossman's employers was The Wall Street Journal[14].
  • Among Lev Grossman's employers was Wired[15].
  • Among Lev Grossman's employers was NPR[16].
  • Lev Grossman was employed by BuzzFeed[17].
  • Among Lev Grossman's employers was Time[18].
  • Lev Grossman's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].
  • Lev Grossman's education included a stint at Harvard College[20].
  • Lev Grossman's education included a stint at Lexington High School[21].
  • Lev Grossman received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22].
  • Lev Grossman is recorded as male[23].
  • Lev Grossman's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Lev Grossman's residence is recorded as Brooklyn[25].
  • Lev Grossman's family name is recorded as Grossman[26].
  • Lev Grossman's given name is recorded as Lev[27].

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Origins and Family

Lev Grossman's place of birth was Lexington[2]. He was born on June 26, 1969[3]. His father was Allen Grossman[10]. His mother was Judith Grossman[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Harvard College[20], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34]; and Lexington High School[21], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1854[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], and novelist[8]. Employers include The New York Times[13], a daily newspaper[38], in United States[39], founded in 1851[40], headquartered in One Times Square[41]; The Wall Street Journal[14], a daily newspaper[42], founded in 1889[43], headquartered in New York City[44]; Wired[15], a magazine[45], in United States[46], founded in 1993[47], headquartered in San Francisco[48]; NPR[16], a radio network[49], in United States[50], founded in 1970[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52]; BuzzFeed[17], a business[53], in United States[54], founded in 2006[55], headquartered in New York City[56]; and Time[18], a magazine[57], in United States[58], founded in 1923[59], headquartered in Manhattan[60].

Recognition

Lev Grossman received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22].

Why It Matters

Lev Grossman ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,308 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Works attributed to him include The Magicians[63], a literary work[64].

FAQs

Where was Lev Grossman born?

Born in Lexington[2], Lev Grossman…

Who were Lev Grossman's parents?

Lev Grossman's father was Allen Grossman[10]. Lev Grossman's mother was Judith Grossman[11].

What did Lev Grossman do for work?

Lev Grossman worked as journalist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Lev Grossman go to school?

Lev Grossman was educated at Harvard University[19], Harvard College[20], and Lexington High School[21].

What awards did Lev Grossman receive?

Honors received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University, Harvard College, Lexington High School
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