Matt Haig

British writer (born 1975)
Person human Q926682
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Matt Haig

Summary

Matt Haig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on July 3, 1975[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,090 views/month, #6,457 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Matt Haig was born in Sheffield[2].
  • Matt Haig was born on July 3, 1975[3].
  • Matt Haig held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Matt Haig worked as a writer[4].
  • Matt Haig worked as a journalist[5].
  • Matt Haig's professions included novelist[6].
  • Matt Haig's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Matt Haig worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Matt Haig's education included a stint at University of Hull[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Matt Haig is The Midnight Library[12].
  • Matt Haig received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[13].
  • Matt Haig received the Q137782190[14].
  • Matt Haig is recorded as male[15].
  • Matt Haig's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Matt Haig's Commons category is recorded as Matt Haig[17].
  • Matt Haig's residence is recorded as Sheffield[18].
  • Matt Haig's family name is recorded as Haig[19].
  • Matt Haig's given name is recorded as Matt[20].
  • Matt Haig's official website is recorded as http://www.matthaig.com/[21].
  • Matt Haig's medical condition is recorded as autism[22].
  • Matt Haig's medical condition is recorded as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[23].
  • Matt Haig's nominated for is recorded as Nestlé Children's Book Prize[24].
  • Matt Haig's nominated for is recorded as Carnegie Medal[25].
  • Matt Haig's nominated for is recorded as Carnegie Medal[26].
  • Matt Haig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sheffield[2], Matt Haig… he was born on July 3, 1975[3].

Education

Matt Haig's education included a stint at University of Hull[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Matt Haig is The Midnight Library[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[13], an award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1985[30] and Q137782190[14], a category of a literary award[31], in Quebec[32], founded in 2014[33].

Why It Matters

Matt Haig ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,090 views/month, #6,457 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include The Midnight Library[36], a literary work[37] and Reasons to Stay Alive[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Matt Haig born?

Matt Haig's place of birth was Sheffield[2].

What did Matt Haig do for work?

Matt Haig worked as writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Matt Haig go to school?

Matt Haig was educated at University of Hull[11].

What awards did Matt Haig receive?

Honors received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[13] and Q137782190[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . publishingperspectives.com. publishingperspectives.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . prixdeslibraires.qc.ca. prixdeslibraires.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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