Paul Di Filippo

American science fiction writer (born 1954)
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Paul Di Filippo

Summary

Paul Di Filippo is a human[1]. Born in Rhode Island[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1954[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], journalist[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rhode Island[2], Paul Di Filippo…
  • Paul Di Filippo was born in Woonsocket[9].
  • Paul Di Filippo was born on October 29, 1954[3].
  • Paul Di Filippo held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Paul Di Filippo worked as a novelist[4].
  • Paul Di Filippo's professions included journalist[5].
  • Paul Di Filippo worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Paul Di Filippo worked as an author[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Di Filippo is Ciphers[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Di Filippo is Joe's Liver[12].
  • Paul Di Filippo received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[13].
  • Paul Di Filippo received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[14].
  • Paul Di Filippo is recorded as male[15].
  • Paul Di Filippo's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Paul Di Filippo's given name is recorded as Paul[17].
  • Paul Di Filippo's official website is recorded as http://paul-di-filippo.com/[18].
  • Paul Di Filippo's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[19].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novella[20].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[22].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[23].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[24].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[25].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[26].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Rhode Island[2], an U.S. state[28], in United States[29], founded in 1790[30] and Woonsocket[9], a city in the United States[31], in United States[32], founded in 1867[33]. Paul Di Filippo was born on October 29, 1954[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], journalist[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ciphers[11] and Joe's Liver[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[13] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[14], a literary award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1979[36].

Why It Matters

Paul Di Filippo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Paul Di Filippo born?

Paul Di Filippo was born in Rhode Island[2].

What did Paul Di Filippo do for work?

Paul Di Filippo worked as novelist[4], journalist[5], science fiction writer[6], and author[7].

What awards did Paul Di Filippo receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[13] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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