Raymond Arthur Palmer

American editor and science fiction author (1910-1977)
Person human Q2025311
Raymond Arthur Palmer
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Raymond Arthur Palmer

Summary

Raymond Arthur Palmer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Milwaukee[2]. He was born on August 1, 1910[3]. He died in Portage[4]. He died on August 15, 1977[5]. He worked as an editor[6], novelist[7], publisher[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Arthur Palmer was born in Milwaukee[2].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer passed away in Portage[4].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer was born on August 1, 1910[3].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer died on August 15, 1977[5].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's professions included editor[6].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer worked as a novelist[7].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's professions included publisher[8].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer worked as a writer[9].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's professions included science fiction writer[10].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's professions included fanzine editor[13].
  • Among Raymond Arthur Palmer's employers was Amazing Stories[14].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer was employed by Fate[15].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer was employed by The Comet[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Raymond Arthur Palmer is Oahspe: A New Bible[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Raymond Arthur Palmer is The Coming of the Saucers[18].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer received the First Fandom Hall of Fame award[19].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer is recorded as male[20].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Raymond A. Palmer[22].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[23].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's given name is recorded as Raymond[24].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's medical condition is recorded as abnormal kyphosis[25].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's Commons Creator page is recorded as Raymond A. Palmer[26].
  • Raymond Arthur Palmer's investigated by is recorded as Federal Bureau of Investigation[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Milwaukee[2], Raymond Arthur Palmer… he was born on August 1, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], novelist[7], publisher[8], writer[9], science fiction writer[10], and fanzine editor[13]. Employers include Amazing Stories[14], a science fiction magazine[28], founded in 1926[29]; Fate[15], a magazine[30], in United States[31], founded in 1948[32]; and The Comet[16], a science fiction fanzine[33], founded in 1930[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Oahspe: A New Bible[17], a written work[35] and The Coming of the Saucers[18], a written work[36], written by Kenneth Arnold[37].

Recognition

Raymond Arthur Palmer received the First Fandom Hall of Fame award[19].

Death and Burial

Raymond Arthur Palmer died on August 15, 1977[5]. He died in Portage[4].

Why It Matters

Raymond Arthur Palmer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Arthur Palmer born?

Raymond Arthur Palmer was born in Milwaukee[2].

Where did Raymond Arthur Palmer die?

Raymond Arthur Palmer passed away in Portage[4].

What did Raymond Arthur Palmer do for work?

Raymond Arthur Palmer worked as editor[6], novelist[7], publisher[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

What awards did Raymond Arthur Palmer receive?

Honors received include First Fandom Hall of Fame award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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