Richard Laymon

American writer (1947-2001)
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Summary

Richard Laymon was born on January 14, 1947[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on February 14, 2001[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a writer[5], science fiction writer[6], librarian[7], teacher[8], and editing staff[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,796 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Educated at: Willamette University[12], Loyola Marymount University[13], Redwood High School[14]
  • Notable work: The Cellar[15]
  • Award received: Bram Stoker Award for Novel[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[18]
  • Family name: Laymon[19]
  • Given name: Richard[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Nominated for: Bram Stoker Award for Novel[22], Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Start of work period: 1980[25]
  • P14750: C6FC-8784-6FA4-A1B9-2FA5[26]

Why It Matters

Richard Laymon has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

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 a writer[5], science fiction writer[6], librarian[7], teacher[8], and editing staff[9].

Where did Richard Laymon go to school?

Richard Laymon was educated at Willamette University[12], Loyola Marymount University[13], and Redwood High School[14].

What awards did Richard Laymon receive?

Honors received include Bram Stoker Award for Novel[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Retrieved . bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . bramstokerawards.horror.org. bramstokerawards.horror.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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