Michael Talbot

American writer (1953–1992)
Person human Q2639435
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Michael Talbot

Summary

Michael Talbot is a human[1]. He was born in Grand Rapids[2]. He was born on September 29, 1953[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 27, 1992[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,873 views/month, #6,622 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Talbot's place of birth was Grand Rapids[2].
  • Michael Talbot died in London[4].
  • Michael Talbot was born on September 29, 1953[3].
  • Michael Talbot died on May 27, 1992[5].
  • Michael Talbot held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Michael Talbot worked as a writer[6].
  • Michael Talbot worked as a novelist[7].
  • Michael Talbot worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Michael Talbot's education included a stint at Michigan State University[11].
  • Michael Talbot is recorded as male[12].
  • Michael Talbot's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[14].
  • Michael Talbot's family name is recorded as Talbot[15].
  • Michael Talbot's given name is recorded as Michael[16].
  • Michael Talbot's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Michael Talbot's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[18].
  • Michael Talbot's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best First Novel[19].
  • Michael Talbot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Michael Talbot's different from is recorded as Michael Talbot[21].
  • Michael Talbot's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Talbot's place of birth was Grand Rapids[2]. He was born on September 29, 1953[3].

Education

Michael Talbot's education included a stint at Michigan State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Death and Burial

Michael Talbot died on May 27, 1992[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[14].

Why It Matters

Michael Talbot ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,873 views/month, #6,622 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Michael Talbot born?

Michael Talbot's place of birth was Grand Rapids[2].

Where did Michael Talbot die?

Michael Talbot passed away in London[4].

What did Michael Talbot do for work?

Michael Talbot worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Michael Talbot go to school?

Michael Talbot was educated at Michigan State University[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Michigan State University
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