Paul Zindel

American dramatist and children's writer (1936-2003)
Person human Q2063290
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Paul Zindel

Summary

Paul Zindel is a human[1]. Born in Tottenville[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1936[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 27, 2003[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tottenville[2], Paul Zindel…
  • Born in Staten Island[12], Paul Zindel…
  • Paul Zindel died in New York City[4].
  • Paul Zindel was born on May 15, 1936[3].
  • Paul Zindel died on March 27, 2003[5].
  • Paul Zindel is buried at Moravian Cemetery[13].
  • Paul Zindel was married to Bonnie Zindel[14].
  • A child of Paul Zindel was Lizabeth Zindel[15].
  • Paul Zindel held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Paul Zindel's native language[17].
  • Paul Zindel worked as a chemist[6].
  • Paul Zindel worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Paul Zindel's professions included writer[8].
  • Paul Zindel worked as a novelist[9].
  • Paul Zindel's professions included teacher[10].
  • Paul Zindel's professions included children's writer[18].
  • Among Paul Zindel's employers was University of Southern California[19].
  • Paul Zindel was educated at Wagner College[20].
  • Paul Zindel was educated at Port Richmond High School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Zindel is The Pigman[22].
  • Paul Zindel received the Margaret Edwards Award[23].
  • Paul Zindel received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24].
  • Paul Zindel received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[25].
  • Paul Zindel is recorded as male[26].
  • Paul Zindel's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Tottenville[2], a neighborhood[28], in United States[29] and Staten Island[12], a borough of New York City[30], in United States[31], founded in 1683[32]. Paul Zindel was born on May 15, 1936[3]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Wagner College[20], a college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1883[35] and Port Richmond High School[21], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1927[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], novelist[9], teacher[10], and children's writer[18]. Among Paul Zindel's employers was University of Southern California[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Zindel is The Pigman[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[23], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41]; Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24], an award[42]; and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[25], a commemorative plaque[43].

Personal Life

Paul Zindel was married to Bonnie Zindel[14]. A child of him was Lizabeth Zindel[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Zindel died on March 27, 2003[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[44]. He is buried at Moravian Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Zindel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

Works attributed to him include The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds[46], a literary work[47].

FAQs

Where was Paul Zindel born?

Paul Zindel was born in Tottenville[2].

Where did Paul Zindel die?

Paul Zindel died in New York City[4].

Who was Paul Zindel married to?

Paul Zindel's spouses include Bonnie Zindel[14].

What did Paul Zindel do for work?

Paul Zindel worked as chemist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Paul Zindel go to school?

Paul Zindel was educated at Wagner College[20] and Port Richmond High School[21].

What awards did Paul Zindel receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[23], Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24], and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[25].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Wagner College, Port Richmond High School
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