Pat Murphy

American author of science fiction and fantasy novels
Person human Q271973
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Pat Murphy

Summary

Pat Murphy is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Washington[2]. She was born on March 9, 1955[3]. She worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pat Murphy was born in Washington[2].
  • Pat Murphy was born on March 9, 1955[3].
  • Pat Murphy held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Pat Murphy's professions included novelist[4].
  • Pat Murphy's professions included writer[5].
  • Pat Murphy's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Pat Murphy's education included a stint at University of California, Santa Cruz[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Pat Murphy is The Falling Woman[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Pat Murphy is The City, Not Long After[11].
  • Pat Murphy received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[12].
  • Pat Murphy received the Philip K. Dick Award[13].
  • Pat Murphy received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14].
  • Pat Murphy received the Christopher Award[15].
  • Pat Murphy received the Locus Award for Best Novelette[16].
  • Pat Murphy received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[17].
  • Pat Murphy is recorded as female[18].
  • Pat Murphy's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Pat Murphy's Commons category is recorded as Pat Murphy (writer)[20].
  • Pat Murphy's family name is recorded as Murphy[21].
  • Pat Murphy's given name is recorded as Pat[22].
  • Pat Murphy's given name is recorded as Patrice[23].
  • Pat Murphy's given name is recorded as Ann[24].
  • Pat Murphy's pseudonym is recorded as Max Merriwell[25].
  • Pat Murphy's pseudonym is recorded as Weldon Merrimax[26].
  • Pat Murphy's pseudonym is recorded as Mary Maxwell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pat Murphy's place of birth was Washington[2]. She was born on March 9, 1955[3].

Education

Pat Murphy's education included a stint at University of California, Santa Cruz[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Falling Woman[10], a literary work[28] and The City, Not Long After[11], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[12], a literary award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1966[32]; Philip K. Dick Award[13], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1983[35]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1966[38]; Christopher Award[15], a group of awards[39], in United States[40]; Locus Award for Best Novelette[16], a literary award[41], in United States[42]; and World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[17], a literary award[43], founded in 1982[44].

Why It Matters

Pat Murphy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to her include The Falling Woman[47], a literary work[48].

FAQs

Where was Pat Murphy born?

Born in Washington[2], Pat Murphy…

What did Pat Murphy do for work?

Pat Murphy worked as novelist[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Where did Pat Murphy go to school?

Pat Murphy was educated at University of California, Santa Cruz[9].

What awards did Pat Murphy receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[12], Philip K. Dick Award[13], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[14], and Christopher Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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