Ray Nelson

American writer (1931-2022)
Person human Q2324126
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Ray Nelson

Summary

Ray Nelson is a human[1]. Born in Schenectady[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1931[3]. He died in Napa[4]. He died on November 29, 2022[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schenectady[2], Ray Nelson…
  • Ray Nelson passed away in Napa[4].
  • Ray Nelson was born on October 3, 1931[3].
  • Ray Nelson died on November 29, 2022[5].
  • Ray Nelson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ray Nelson worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Ray Nelson's professions included novelist[7].
  • Ray Nelson's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Ray Nelson worked as a short story writer[9].
  • Ray Nelson's professions included writer[10].
  • Ray Nelson worked as a documentary participant[13].
  • Ray Nelson was educated at University of Chicago[14].
  • Ray Nelson received the Rotsler Memorial Fanzine Artist Award[15].
  • Ray Nelson is recorded as male[16].
  • Ray Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ray Nelson is associated with the Beat Generation movement[18].
  • Ray Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[19].
  • Ray Nelson's given name is recorded as Radell[20].
  • Ray Nelson's official website is recorded as http://raynelson.com[21].
  • Ray Nelson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novel[22].
  • Ray Nelson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ray Nelson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Radell Faraday Nelson'}[24].
  • Ray Nelson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ray Nelson'}[25].
  • Ray Nelson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Nelson's place of birth was Schenectady[2]. He was born on October 3, 1931[3].

Education

Ray Nelson's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], short story writer[9], writer[10], and documentary participant[13].

Recognition

Ray Nelson received the Rotsler Memorial Fanzine Artist Award[15].

Death and Burial

Ray Nelson died on November 29, 2022[5]. He passed away in Napa[4].

Why It Matters

Ray Nelson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include Richard Blade[29], a book series[30], written by Roland J. Green[31].

FAQs

Where was Ray Nelson born?

Born in Schenectady[2], Ray Nelson…

Where did Ray Nelson die?

Ray Nelson died in Napa[4].

What did Ray Nelson do for work?

Ray Nelson worked as cartoonist[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ray Nelson go to school?

Ray Nelson was educated at University of Chicago[14].

What awards did Ray Nelson receive?

Honors received include Rotsler Memorial Fanzine Artist Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . raynelson.com. Retrieved . raynelson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . raynelson.com. Retrieved . raynelson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . raynelson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . raynelson.com. Retrieved . raynelson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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