Peter Watts

Canadian biologist and sci-fi author
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Peter Watts

Summary

Peter Watts is a human[1]. He was born in Calgary[2]. He was born on January 25, 1958[3]. He worked as a zoologist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], biologist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (618 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Calgary[2], Peter Watts…
  • Peter Watts was born on January 25, 1958[3].
  • Among Peter Watts's spouses was Caitlin Sweet[10].
  • Peter Watts held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • English was Peter Watts's native language[12].
  • Peter Watts worked as a zoologist[4].
  • Peter Watts's professions included writer[5].
  • Peter Watts worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Peter Watts's professions included biologist[7].
  • Peter Watts worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Peter Watts's professions included novelist[13].
  • Peter Watts's education included a stint at University of Guelph[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Watts is Blindsight[15].
  • Peter Watts received the Hugo Award for Best Novelette[16].
  • Peter Watts received the Shirley Jackson Award[17].
  • Peter Watts is recorded as male[18].
  • Peter Watts's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Peter Watts's Commons category is recorded as Peter Watts[20].
  • Peter Watts's family name is recorded as Watts[21].
  • Peter Watts's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Watts's official website is recorded as https://rifters.com/[23].
  • Peter Watts's medical condition is recorded as necrotizing fasciitis[24].
  • Peter Watts's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[25].
  • Peter Watts's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story[26].
  • Peter Watts's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Watts was born in Calgary[2]. He was born on January 25, 1958[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Peter Watts was educated at University of Guelph[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], biologist[7], screenwriter[8], and novelist[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Watts is Blindsight[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Novelette[16], a literary award[28], founded in 1955[29] and Shirley Jackson Award[17], a literary award[30], in United States[31], founded in 2007[32], headquartered in Burlington[33].

Personal Life

Among Peter Watts's spouses was Caitlin Sweet[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Watts ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (618 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include Blindsight[36], a literary work[37].

FAQs

Where was Peter Watts born?

Born in Calgary[2], Peter Watts…

Who was Peter Watts married to?

Peter Watts's spouses include Caitlin Sweet[10].

What did Peter Watts do for work?

Peter Watts worked as zoologist[4], writer[5], science fiction writer[6], biologist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Peter Watts go to school?

Peter Watts was educated at University of Guelph[14].

What awards did Peter Watts receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novelette[16] and Shirley Jackson Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . mak.bn.org.pl. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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