Robert Cormier

American author and journalist (1925–2000)
Person human Q432575
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Robert Cormier

Summary

Robert Cormier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leominster[2]. He was born on January 17, 1925[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on November 2, 2000[5]. He worked as a writer[6], children's writer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leominster[2], Robert Cormier…
  • Robert Cormier passed away in Boston[4].
  • Robert Cormier was born on January 17, 1925[3].
  • Robert Cormier died on November 2, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Cecilias Cemetery[10].
  • Robert Cormier held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Robert Cormier's native language[12].
  • Robert Cormier worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Cormier's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Robert Cormier's professions included journalist[8].
  • Robert Cormier's education included a stint at Fitchburg State University[13].
  • Robert Cormier's education included a stint at Leominster High School[14].
  • Robert Cormier received the Margaret Edwards Award[15].
  • Robert Cormier received the Phoenix Award[16].
  • Robert Cormier is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Cormier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Cormier's family name is recorded as Cormier[19].
  • Robert Cormier's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Cormier's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[21].
  • Robert Cormier's described by source is recorded as Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[22].
  • Robert Cormier's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Robert Cormier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Robert Cormier's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert Cormier'}[25].
  • Robert Cormier's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Robert Cormier's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leominster[2], Robert Cormier… he was born on January 17, 1925[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Fitchburg State University[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1894[30], headquartered in Fitchburg[31] and Leominster High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1963[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], children's writer[7], and journalist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[15], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1988[37] and Phoenix Award[16], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1985[40].

Death and Burial

Robert Cormier died on November 2, 2000[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He is buried at Saint Cecilias Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Cormier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include The Chocolate War[43], a literary work[44].

FAQs

Where was Robert Cormier born?

Robert Cormier was born in Leominster[2].

Where did Robert Cormier die?

Robert Cormier died in Boston[4].

What did Robert Cormier do for work?

Robert Cormier worked as writer[6], children's writer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Robert Cormier go to school?

Robert Cormier was educated at Fitchburg State University[13] and Leominster High School[14].

What awards did Robert Cormier receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[15] and Phoenix Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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