Philip José Farmer

American writer (1918–2009)
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Philip José Farmer

Summary

Philip José Farmer is a human[1]. He was born in Terre Haute[2]. He was born on January 26, 1918[3]. He died in Peoria[4]. He died on February 25, 2009[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philip José Farmer was born in Terre Haute[2].
  • Philip José Farmer died in Peoria[4].
  • Philip José Farmer was born on January 26, 1918[3].
  • Philip José Farmer was born on 1918[10].
  • Philip José Farmer died on February 25, 2009[5].
  • Philip José Farmer held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Philip José Farmer's native language[12].
  • Philip José Farmer worked as a novelist[6].
  • Philip José Farmer worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Philip José Farmer's professions included writer[8].
  • Philip José Farmer's education included a stint at Bradley University[13].
  • Philip José Farmer's education included a stint at Peoria High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Philip José Farmer is Riverworld[15].
  • Philip José Farmer received the Hugo Award[16].
  • Philip José Farmer received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[17].
  • Philip José Farmer received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[18].
  • Philip José Farmer received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19].
  • Philip José Farmer is recorded as male[20].
  • Philip José Farmer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Philip José Farmer's genre is science fiction[22].
  • Philip José Farmer's genre is fantasy[23].
  • Philip José Farmer's Commons category is recorded as Philip José Farmer[24].
  • Philip José Farmer's family name is recorded as Farmer[25].
  • Philip José Farmer's given name is recorded as Philip[26].
  • Philip José Farmer's given name is recorded as José[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Terre Haute[2], Philip José Farmer… Recorded date of birth include January 26, 1918[3] and 1918[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Bradley University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1897[30] and Peoria High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1856[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Philip José Farmer is Riverworld[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award[16], a group of awards[34], founded in 1953[35]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[17], a class of award[36], founded in 1968[37]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[18], a literary award[38], founded in 1953[39]; and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19], a literary award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1974[42].

Death and Burial

Philip José Farmer died on February 25, 2009[5]. He died in Peoria[4].

Why It Matters

Philip José Farmer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Venus on the Half-Shell[45], a literary work[46]; Flesh[47], a literary work[48]; The Lovers[49], a written work[50]; The Green Odyssey[51], a literary work[52]; The Maker of Universes[53], a literary work[54]; and World of Tiers[55], a novel series[56].

FAQs

Where was Philip José Farmer born?

Philip José Farmer's place of birth was Terre Haute[2].

Where did Philip José Farmer die?

Philip José Farmer passed away in Peoria[4].

What did Philip José Farmer do for work?

Philip José Farmer worked as novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Philip José Farmer go to school?

Philip José Farmer was educated at Bradley University[13] and Peoria High School[14].

What awards did Philip José Farmer receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award[16], Hugo Award for Best Novella[17], Hugo Award for Best Novel[18], and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . thoan.chez.com. Retrieved . thoan.chez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . pjstar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [55] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [56] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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