Mark Clifton

American writer (1906–1963)
Person human Q1760899
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Mark Clifton

Summary

Mark Clifton is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1906[3]. He died on January 1, 1963[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mark Clifton's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Mark Clifton was born on January 1, 1906[3].
  • Mark Clifton died on January 1, 1963[4].
  • Mark Clifton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Mark Clifton's professions included novelist[5].
  • Mark Clifton worked as a writer[6].
  • Mark Clifton worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Mark Clifton received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[10].
  • Mark Clifton is recorded as male[11].
  • Mark Clifton's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Mark Clifton's family name is recorded as Clifton[13].
  • Mark Clifton's given name is recorded as Mark[14].
  • Mark Clifton's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Collection[15].
  • Mark Clifton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[16].
  • Mark Clifton's writing language is recorded as English[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Mark Clifton… he was born on January 1, 1906[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[5], writer[6], and science fiction writer[7].

Recognition

Mark Clifton received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[10].

Death and Burial

Mark Clifton died on January 1, 1963[4].

Why It Matters

Mark Clifton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

Works attributed to him include They'd Rather Be Right[20], a literary work[21].

FAQs

Where was Mark Clifton born?

Mark Clifton's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

What did Mark Clifton do for work?

Mark Clifton worked as novelist[5], writer[6], and science fiction writer[7].

What awards did Mark Clifton receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation novelist, writer, science fiction writer
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