Paul Di Filippo

American science fiction writer (born 1954)
Person human Q2079223
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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], and science fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rhode Island[2], Paul Di Filippo…
  • Paul Di Filippo was born on October 29, 1954[3].
  • Paul Di Filippo held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Paul Di Filippo's professions included novelist[4].
  • Paul Di Filippo worked as a journalist[5].
  • Paul Di Filippo's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Di Filippo is Ciphers[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Di Filippo is Joe's Liver[10].
  • Paul Di Filippo received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[11].
  • Paul Di Filippo received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[12].
  • Paul Di Filippo is recorded as male[13].
  • Paul Di Filippo's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Paul Di Filippo's given name is recorded as Paul[15].
  • Paul Di Filippo's official website is recorded as http://paul-di-filippo.com/[16].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novella[17].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[18].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[19].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[20].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[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 Novelette[24].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[25].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[26].
  • Paul Di Filippo's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novelette[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Di Filippo's place of birth was Rhode Island[2]. He was born on October 29, 1954[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ciphers[9] and Joe's Liver[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[11] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[12], a literary award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1979[30].

Why It Matters

Paul Di Filippo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

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], and science fiction writer[6].

What awards did Paul Di Filippo receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[11] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . gpi.noosfere.org. Retrieved . gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . bsfa.co.uk. bsfa.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. 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. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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