Michael Collins

American author who primarily wrote mystery fiction
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Michael Collins

Summary

Michael Collins is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on January 15, 1924[3]. He died in San Francisco[4]. He died on August 19, 2005[5]. He worked as a writer[6], science fiction writer[7], novelist[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Michael Collins's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
  • Michael Collins passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Michael Collins was born on January 15, 1924[3].
  • Michael Collins died on August 19, 2005[5].
  • Among Michael Collins's spouses was Gayle Lynds[11].
  • Michael Collins held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Michael Collins worked as a writer[6].
  • Michael Collins worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Michael Collins's professions included novelist[8].
  • Michael Collins's professions included crime fiction writer[9].
  • Michael Collins was educated at Hofstra University[13].
  • Michael Collins was educated at Syracuse University[14].
  • Michael Collins's education included a stint at Texas A&M University[15].
  • Michael Collins received the Bronze Star Medal[16].
  • Michael Collins received the Purple Heart[17].
  • Michael Collins received the Edgar Awards[18].
  • Michael Collins is recorded as male[19].
  • Michael Collins's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Michael Collins's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Michael Collins earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[22].
  • Michael Collins earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[23].
  • Michael Collins was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Michael Collins's family name is recorded as Lynds[25].
  • Michael Collins's given name is recorded as Dennis[26].
  • Michael Collins's pseudonym is recorded as Michael Collins[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Michael Collins… he was born on January 15, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Hofstra University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1935[30]; Syracuse University[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1870[33]; and Texas A&M University[15], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1876[36], headquartered in College Station[37]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[22] and Master of Arts[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], science fiction writer[7], novelist[8], and crime fiction writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[16], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40]; Purple Heart[17], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1932[43]; and Edgar Awards[18], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1946[46].

Personal Life

Michael Collins was married to Gayle Lynds[11].

Death and Burial

Michael Collins died on August 19, 2005[5]. He passed away in San Francisco[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Collins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include The Three Investigators[49], a novel series[50], in United States[51], written by Robert Arthur Jr.[52].

FAQs

Where was Michael Collins born?

Michael Collins was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Michael Collins die?

Michael Collins passed away in San Francisco[4].

Who was Michael Collins married to?

Michael Collins's spouses include Gayle Lynds[11].

What did Michael Collins do for work?

Michael Collins worked as writer[6], science fiction writer[7], novelist[8], and crime fiction writer[9].

Where did Michael Collins go to school?

Michael Collins was educated at Hofstra University[13], Syracuse University[14], and Texas A&M University[15].

What awards did Michael Collins receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[16], Purple Heart[17], and Edgar Awards[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . openlibrary.org. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . dennislynds.com. Retrieved . dennislynds.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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