Richard M. Powers

American science fiction illustrator (1921–1996)
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Richard M. Powers

Summary

Richard M. Powers is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 24, 1921[3]. He died on March 9, 1996[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5] and cover artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,400 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Richard M. Powers…
  • Richard M. Powers was born on February 24, 1921[3].
  • Richard M. Powers died on March 9, 1996[4].
  • Richard M. Powers died on March 7, 1996[8].
  • Richard M. Powers is buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery[9].
  • Richard M. Powers held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard M. Powers's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Richard M. Powers worked as a cover artist[6].
  • Richard M. Powers's field of work was science fiction[11].
  • Richard M. Powers was educated at University of Illinois Chicago[12].
  • Richard M. Powers received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[13].
  • Richard M. Powers is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard M. Powers's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard M. Powers's Commons category is recorded as Richard M. Powers[16].
  • Richard M. Powers's family name is recorded as Powers[17].
  • Richard M. Powers's given name is recorded as Richard[18].
  • Richard M. Powers's given name is recorded as M.[19].
  • Richard M. Powers's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[20].
  • Richard M. Powers's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].
  • Richard M. Powers's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[22].
  • Richard M. Powers's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[23].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[24]

  • Country: US[25]

  • Began / founded: 1921-02-24[26]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1996-03-09[27]

  • Community tags: illustrator[28]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 5aef1f8f-9511-40eb-ae69-8de83395b7bb[29]

Body

Origins and Family

Richard M. Powers was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 24, 1921[3].

Education

Richard M. Powers was educated at University of Illinois Chicago[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[5] and cover artist[6]. Richard M. Powers's field of work was science fiction[11].

Recognition

Richard M. Powers received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 9, 1996[4] and March 7, 1996[8]. Burial took place at Saint Mary's Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Richard M. Powers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,400 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Richard M. Powers born?

Richard M. Powers was born in Chicago[2].

What did Richard M. Powers do for work?

Richard M. Powers worked as illustrator[5] and cover artist[6].

Where did Richard M. Powers go to school?

Richard M. Powers was educated at University of Illinois Chicago[12].

What awards did Richard M. Powers receive?

Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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