Richard Laymon

American writer (1947-2001)
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Richard Laymon

Summary

Richard Laymon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on January 14, 1947[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on February 14, 2001[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (908 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Laymon's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Richard Laymon died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Richard Laymon was born on January 14, 1947[3].
  • Richard Laymon died on February 14, 2001[5].
  • Richard Laymon held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Richard Laymon's professions included writer[6].
  • Richard Laymon worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Richard Laymon was educated at Willamette University[10].
  • Richard Laymon's education included a stint at Loyola Marymount University[11].
  • Richard Laymon was educated at Redwood High School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Laymon is The Cellar[13].
  • Richard Laymon received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[14].
  • Richard Laymon is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Laymon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • Richard Laymon's family name is recorded as Laymon[18].
  • Richard Laymon's given name is recorded as Richard[19].
  • Richard Laymon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Richard Laymon's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Novel[21].
  • Richard Laymon's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Novel[22].
  • Richard Laymon's nominated for is recorded as Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[23].
  • Richard Laymon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Richard Laymon's start of work period is recorded as 1980[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Laymon was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on January 14, 1947[3].

Education

Educated at Willamette University[10], a liberal arts college[26], in United States[27], founded in 1842[28], headquartered in Salem[29]; Loyola Marymount University[11], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1865[32], headquartered in Los Angeles[33]; and Redwood High School[12], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1958[36].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Laymon is The Cellar[13].

Recognition

Richard Laymon received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[14].

Death and Burial

Richard Laymon died on February 14, 2001[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].

Why It Matters

Richard Laymon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (908 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Richard Laymon born?

Richard Laymon's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Richard Laymon die?

Richard Laymon passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Richard Laymon do for work?

Richard Laymon worked as writer[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Where did Richard Laymon go to school?

Richard Laymon was educated at Willamette University[10], Loyola Marymount University[11], and Redwood High School[12].

What awards did Richard Laymon receive?

Honors received include Bram Stoker Award for Novel[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Retrieved . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . bramstokerawards.horror.org. bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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