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Mary Gentle

British science fiction and fantasy author (born 1956)
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Mary Gentle

Summary

Mary Gentle is a human[1]. Born in Eastbourne[2], she… she was born on March 29, 1956[3]. She worked as a writer[4] and science fiction writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (793 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Eastbourne[2], Mary Gentle…
  • Mary Gentle was born on March 29, 1956[3].
  • Mary Gentle held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Mary Gentle's professions included writer[4].
  • Mary Gentle worked as a science fiction writer[5].
  • Mary Gentle received the Sidewise Award for Alternate History[8].
  • Mary Gentle received the Bob Morane award for best foreign novel[9].
  • Mary Gentle received the Julia-Verlanger Award[10].
  • Mary Gentle received the BSFA Award for Best Novel[11].
  • Mary Gentle is recorded as female[12].
  • Mary Gentle's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Mary Gentle's family name is recorded as Gentle[14].
  • Mary Gentle's given name is recorded as Mary[15].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[16].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[17].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[18].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[19].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[20].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[21].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[22].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[24].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Novel[25].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[26].
  • Mary Gentle's nominated for is recorded as Arthur C. Clarke Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Gentle was born in Eastbourne[2]. She was born on March 29, 1956[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4] and science fiction writer[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Sidewise Award for Alternate History[8], a literary award[28], in Internationality[29], founded in 1995[30]; Bob Morane award for best foreign novel[9]; Julia-Verlanger Award[10], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1986[33]; and BSFA Award for Best Novel[11], a literary award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1970[36].

Why It Matters

Mary Gentle ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (793 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Mary Gentle born?

Mary Gentle's place of birth was Eastbourne[2].

What did Mary Gentle do for work?

Mary Gentle worked as writer[4] and science fiction writer[5].

What awards did Mary Gentle receive?

Honors received include Sidewise Award for Alternate History[8], Bob Morane award for best foreign novel[9], Julia-Verlanger Award[10], and BSFA Award for Best Novel[11].

Related Entities

United Kingdom

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . bobmorane.noosfere.org. bobmorane.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . culture-sf.com. culture-sf.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . bsfa.co.uk. bsfa.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . clarkeaward.com. clarkeaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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