Richard Peck

Summary

Richard Peck is a human^[1]. Born in Decatur^[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1934^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on May 24, 2018^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6] and children's writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Decatur^[2], Richard Peck…
• Richard Peck passed away in New York City^[4].
• Richard Peck was born on April 10, 1934^[3].
• Richard Peck died on May 24, 2018^[5].
• Richard Peck died on May 23, 2018^[9].
• Richard Peck is buried at Graceland Cemetery^[10].
• Richard Peck held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Richard Peck worked as a writer^[6].
• Richard Peck's professions included children's writer^[7].
• Richard Peck was employed by Louisiana State University^[12].
• Richard Peck's education included a stint at DePauw University^[13].
• Richard Peck's education included a stint at University of Exeter^[14].
• Richard Peck received the Margaret Edwards Award^[15].
• Richard Peck received the Newbery Medal^[16].
• Richard Peck received the National Humanities Medal^[17].
• Richard Peck received the Edgar Awards^[18].
• Richard Peck was a member of Delta Chi^[19].
• Richard Peck is recorded as male^[20].
• Richard Peck's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Richard Peck's Commons category is recorded as Richard Peck^[22].
• The cause of death was cancer^[23].
• Richard Peck's family name is recorded as Peck^[24].
• Richard Peck's given name is recorded as Richard^[25].
• Richard Peck's official website is recorded as http://richardpeck.smartwriters.com/^[26].
• Richard Peck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Peck was born in Decatur^[2]. He was born on April 10, 1934^[3].

Education

Educated at DePauw University^[13], a liberal arts college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1837^[30], headquartered in Greencastle^[31] and University of Exeter^[14], a public research university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1955^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6] and children's writer^[7]. Among Richard Peck's employers was Louisiana State University^[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award^[15], a literary award^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1988^[37]; Newbery Medal^[16], a literary award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1922^[40]; National Humanities Medal^[17], an award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1988^[43]; and Edgar Awards^[18], a class of award^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1946^[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 24, 2018^[5] and May 23, 2018^[9]. Richard Peck passed away in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[23]. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Peck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).^[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Richard Peck born?

Richard Peck's place of birth was Decatur^[2].

Where did Richard Peck die?

Richard Peck passed away in New York City^[4].

What did Richard Peck do for work?

Richard Peck worked as writer^[6] and children's writer^[7].

Where did Richard Peck go to school?

Richard Peck was educated at DePauw University^[13] and University of Exeter^[14].

What awards did Richard Peck receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award^[15], Newbery Medal^[16], National Humanities Medal^[17], and Edgar Awards^[18].