Marlon James
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Summary
Marlon James is a human[1]. Born in Kingston[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1970[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], and literary scholar[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,124 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Marlon James was born in Kingston[2].
- Marlon James was born on November 24, 1970[3].
- Marlon James held citizenship in Jamaica[8].
- Marlon James worked as a novelist[4].
- Marlon James's professions included writer[5].
- Marlon James's professions included literary scholar[6].
- Marlon James's field of work was novelist[9].
- Marlon James was educated at University of the West Indies[10].
- Marlon James's education included a stint at Wilkes University[11].
- Marlon James was educated at Wolmer's Schools[12].
- A notable work attributed to Marlon James is A Brief History of Seven Killings[13].
- A notable work attributed to Marlon James is The Book of Night Women[14].
- Marlon James received the Booker Prize[15].
- Marlon James received the Silver Musgrave Medal[16].
- Marlon James received the American Book Awards[17].
- Marlon James received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[18].
- Marlon James received the Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction[19].
- Marlon James received the Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[20].
- Marlon James is recorded as male[21].
- Marlon James's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Marlon James's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[23].
- Marlon James's Commons category is recorded as Marlon James (novelist)[24].
- Marlon James's family name is recorded as James[25].
- Marlon James's given name is recorded as Marlon[26].
- Marlon James's official website is recorded as http://marlonjameswriter.com[27].
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Origins and Family
Marlon James was born in Kingston[2]. He was born on November 24, 1970[3].
Education
Educated at University of the West Indies[10], a public university[28], in Jamaica[29], founded in 1948[30]; Wilkes University[11], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1933[33], headquartered in Wilkes-Barre[34]; and Wolmer's Schools[12], a school[35], in Jamaica[36], founded in 1729[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], and literary scholar[6]. Marlon James's field of work was novelist[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A Brief History of Seven Killings[13], a literary work[38] and The Book of Night Women[14], a literary work[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Booker Prize[15], a literary award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1969[42], headquartered in London[43]; Silver Musgrave Medal[16], an award[44]; American Book Awards[17], a literary award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[18], a literary award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1935[50]; Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction[19], a literary award[51], in United States[52], founded in 2020[53]; and Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[20], a literary award[54], in United States[55].
Why It Matters
Marlon James ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,124 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include A Brief History of Seven Killings[58], a literary work[59].
FAQs
Where was Marlon James born?
Marlon James was born in Kingston[2].
What did Marlon James do for work?
Marlon James worked as novelist[4], writer[5], and literary scholar[6].
Where did Marlon James go to school?
Marlon James was educated at University of the West Indies[10], Wilkes University[11], and Wolmer's Schools[12].
What awards did Marlon James receive?
Honors received include Booker Prize[15], Silver Musgrave Medal[16], American Book Awards[17], and Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[18].