Lois Duncan

American young-adult and children's writer (1934-2016)
Person human Q460323
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Summary

Lois Duncan was born on April 28, 1934[1], in Philadelphia[2]. She died on June 15, 2016[3], in Bradenton[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,340 views/month, #7,092 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Sunset Memorial Park[11]
  • Father: Joseph Janney Steinmetz[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Native language: English[14]
  • Occupation: photographer[15]
  • Employer: University of New Mexico[16]
  • Educated at: Duke University[17], University of New Mexico[18], Sarasota High School[19]
  • Award received: Margaret Edwards Award[20], Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[21], The Grand Master[22]
  • Sex or gender: female[23]
  • Genre: children's literature[24]
  • Commons category: Lois Duncan[25]
  • Cause of death: stroke[26]
  • Family name: Duncan[27]
  • Given name: Lois[28]
  • Pseudonym: Lois Kerry[29]
  • Official website: http://loisduncan.arquettes.com[30]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[31]
  • Described by source: Iedereen Leest[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
  • Commons Creator page: Lois Duncan[34]
  • Birth name: Lois Duncan Steinmetz[35]
  • Name in native language: Lois Duncan[36]
  • Start of work period: 1947[37]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[38]
  • Writing language: English[39]

Why It Matters

Lois Duncan has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to her include I Know What You Did Last Summer[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Lois Duncan born?

Lois Duncan's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Lois Duncan die?

Lois Duncan passed away in Bradenton[4].

Who were Lois Duncan's parents?

Lois Duncan's father was Joseph Janney Steinmetz[12].

What did Lois Duncan do for work?

Lois Duncan worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Lois Duncan go to school?

Lois Duncan was educated at Duke University[17], University of New Mexico[18], and Sarasota High School[19].

What awards did Lois Duncan receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[20], Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[21], and The Grand Master[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . edgarawards.com. edgarawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . lapresse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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