Raymond Chandler
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Summary
Raymond Chandler is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1888[3]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. He died on March 26, 1959[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], poet[9], and crime fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,470 views/month, #5,636 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2].
- Raymond Chandler died in La Jolla[4].
- Raymond Chandler was born on July 23, 1888[3].
- Raymond Chandler died on March 26, 1959[5].
- Raymond Chandler is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].
- Among Raymond Chandler's spouses was Cissy Pascal[13].
- Raymond Chandler held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Raymond Chandler's native language[15].
- Raymond Chandler worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Raymond Chandler's professions included novelist[7].
- Raymond Chandler worked as a writer[8].
- Raymond Chandler's professions included poet[9].
- Raymond Chandler worked as a crime fiction writer[10].
- Raymond Chandler's field of work was crime novel[16].
- Raymond Chandler was educated at Dulwich College[17].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is The Big Sleep[18].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is Farewell, My Lovely[19].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is The High Window[20].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is The Lady in the Lake[21].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is The Little Sister[22].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Chandler is The Long Goodbye[23].
- Raymond Chandler received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[24].
- Raymond Chandler was influenced by Dashiell Hammett[25].
- Raymond Chandler is recorded as male[26].
- Raymond Chandler's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1888-07-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1959-03-26[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: d58a883d-fb99-4831-8852-e060cea8c15f[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Raymond Chandler's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on July 23, 1888[3]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Raymond Chandler's education included a stint at Dulwich College[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], poet[9], and crime fiction writer[10]. Raymond Chandler's field of work was crime novel[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Big Sleep[18], a literary work[34]; Farewell, My Lovely[19], a literary work[35]; The High Window[20], a written work[36]; The Lady in the Lake[21], a literary work[37]; The Little Sister[22], a literary work[38]; and The Long Goodbye[23], a literary work[39].
Recognition
Raymond Chandler received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[24].
Personal Life
Raymond Chandler was married to Cissy Pascal[13].
Death and Burial
Raymond Chandler died on March 26, 1959[5]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[40]. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Raymond Chandler ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,470 views/month, #5,636 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Haruki Murakami[43], a linguist[44], b. 1949[45], of Japan[46], specialised in performing arts[47]; Michael Chabon[48], a writer[49], b. 1963[50], of United States[51], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[52]; Ian Rankin[53], a crime fiction writer[54], b. 1960[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[57]; Colin Dexter[58], a writer[59], 1930–2017[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[62], specialised in creative and professional writing[63]; Jonathan Lethem[64], a writer[65], b. 1964[66], of United States[67], awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction[68]; and Lorenzo Silva[69], a lawyer[70], b. 1966[71], of Spain[72], awarded the Premio Nadal[73].
Works attributed to him include The Big Sleep[74], a literary work[75]; The Long Goodbye[76], a literary work[77]; Farewell, My Lovely[78]; The Lady in the Lake[79]; Playback[80]; and The High Window[81].
FAQs
Where was Raymond Chandler born?
Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Raymond Chandler die?
Raymond Chandler passed away in La Jolla[4].
Who was Raymond Chandler married to?
Raymond Chandler's spouses include Cissy Pascal[13].
What did Raymond Chandler do for work?
Raymond Chandler worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], poet[9], and crime fiction writer[10].
Where did Raymond Chandler go to school?
Raymond Chandler was educated at Dulwich College[17].
What awards did Raymond Chandler receive?
Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[24].
Who did Raymond Chandler influence?
Raymond Chandler has been cited as an influence by Haruki Murakami[43], Michael Chabon[48], Ian Rankin[53], and Colin Dexter[58].