Robert James Waller

American writer (1939-2017)
Person human Q1394609
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Summary

Robert James Waller was born on August 1, 1939[1], in Charles City[2]. He died on March 10, 2017[3], in Fredericksburg[4]. He worked as a writer[5], musician[6], photographer[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,303 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Occupation: economist[12]
  • Employer: University of Northern Iowa[13]
  • Educated at: University of Northern Iowa[14], Indiana University Kelley School of Business[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Record label: Atlantic Records[17]
  • Cause of death: cancer[18]
  • Family name: Waller[19]
  • Given name: Robert[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[23]

Why It Matters

Robert James Waller has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include The Bridges of Madison County[26], a literary work[27].

FAQs

Where was Robert James Waller born?

Robert James Waller's place of birth was Charles City[2].

Where did Robert James Waller die?

Robert James Waller passed away in Fredericksburg[4].

What did Robert James Waller do for work?

Robert James Waller worked as a writer[5], musician[6], photographer[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Robert James Waller go to school?

Robert James Waller was educated at University of Northern Iowa[14] and Indiana University Kelley School of Business[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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