Patrick Rothfuss

American fantasy writer
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Patrick Rothfuss

Summary

Patrick Rothfuss is a human[1]. Born in Madison[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1973[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], teacher[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,174 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Rothfuss's place of birth was Madison[2].
  • Patrick Rothfuss was born on June 6, 1973[3].
  • Patrick Rothfuss held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Patrick Rothfuss worked as a novelist[4].
  • Patrick Rothfuss worked as a teacher[5].
  • Patrick Rothfuss worked as a writer[6].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's education included a stint at Washington State University[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Rothfuss is The Name of the Wind[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Rothfuss is The Wise Man's Fear[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Rothfuss is The Slow Regard of Silent Things[12].
  • Patrick Rothfuss received the David Gemmell Legend Awards[13].
  • Patrick Rothfuss received the Quill Award[14].
  • Patrick Rothfuss is recorded as male[15].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Rothfuss[17].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's family name is recorded as Rothfuss[18].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's given name is recorded as Patrick[19].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's official website is recorded as https://www.patrickrothfuss.com[20].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's work location is recorded as Wisconsin[21].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best First Novel[22].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[24].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[25].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[26].
  • Patrick Rothfuss's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Madison[2], Patrick Rothfuss… he was born on June 6, 1973[3].

Education

Patrick Rothfuss's education included a stint at Washington State University[9].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Name of the Wind[10], a literary work[28]; The Wise Man's Fear[11], a literary work[29]; and The Slow Regard of Silent Things[12], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Awards received include David Gemmell Legend Awards[13], a literary award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 2009[33] and Quill Award[14], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 2005[36].

Why It Matters

Patrick Rothfuss ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,174 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include The Kingkiller Chronicle[39], a literary trilogy[40]; The Wise Man's Fear[41], a literary work[42]; The Name of the Wind[43], a literary work[44]; and The Slow Regard of Silent Things[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Rothfuss born?

Patrick Rothfuss's place of birth was Madison[2].

What did Patrick Rothfuss do for work?

Patrick Rothfuss worked as novelist[4], teacher[5], and writer[6].

Where did Patrick Rothfuss go to school?

Patrick Rothfuss was educated at Washington State University[9].

What awards did Patrick Rothfuss receive?

Honors received include David Gemmell Legend Awards[13] and Quill Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . WorldCat. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation novelist, teacher, writer
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    Notable work The Name of the Wind, The Wise Man's Fear, The Slow Regard of Silent Things
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