Robert Jordan

Summary

Robert Jordan is a human^[1]. He was born in Charleston^[2]. He was born on October 17, 1948^[3]. He passed away in Charleston^[4]. He died on September 16, 2007^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], and science fiction writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,743 views/month, #6,363 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Robert Jordan's place of birth was Charleston^[2].
• Robert Jordan died in Charleston^[4].
• Robert Jordan was born on October 17, 1948^[3].
• Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007^[5].
• Burial took place at Saint James Goose Creek Cemetery^[11].
• Among Robert Jordan's spouses was Harriet McDougal^[12].
• Robert Jordan held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Robert Jordan's professions included military officer^[6].
• Robert Jordan worked as a writer^[7].
• Robert Jordan worked as a novelist^[8].
• Robert Jordan's professions included science fiction writer^[9].
• Robert Jordan's education included a stint at The Citadel^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Robert Jordan is The Wheel of Time^[15].
• Robert Jordan received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[16].
• Robert Jordan received the Bronze Star Medal^[17].
• Robert Jordan received the Inkpot Award^[18].
• Robert Jordan's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[19].
• Robert Jordan was influenced by J. R. R. Tolkien^[20].
• Robert Jordan is recorded as male^[21].
• Robert Jordan's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Robert Jordan's genre is heroic fantasy^[23].
• Robert Jordan's genre is fantasy^[24].
• Robert Jordan's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[25].
• Robert Jordan's Commons category is recorded as Robert Jordan^[26].
• The cause of death was amyloidosis^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Charleston^[2], Robert Jordan… he was born on October 17, 1948^[3].

Education

Robert Jordan's education included a stint at The Citadel^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], and science fiction writer^[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Jordan is The Wheel of Time^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[16], a courage award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1926^[30]; Bronze Star Medal^[17], a courage award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1944^[33]; and Inkpot Award^[18], an award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1974^[36].

Personal Life

Robert Jordan was married to Harriet McDougal^[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[19].

Death and Burial

Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007^[5]. He died in Charleston^[4]. The cause of death was amyloidosis^[27]. Burial took place at Saint James Goose Creek Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Jordan ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,743 views/month, #6,363 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Brandon Sanderson^[39], a novelist^[40], b. 1975^[41], of United States^[42], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella^[43], specialised in creative and professional writing^[44].

Works attributed to him include The Wheel of Time^[45], a novel series^[46], written by Brandon Sanderson^[47]; A Memory of Light^[48], a literary work^[49]; The Great Hunt^[50], a literary work^[51]; The Gathering Storm^[52], a literary work^[53]; The Eye of the World^[54], a literary work^[55]; and The Dragon Reborn^[56], a literary work^[57].

FAQs

Where was Robert Jordan born?

Robert Jordan's place of birth was Charleston^[2].

Where did Robert Jordan die?

Robert Jordan passed away in Charleston^[4].

Who was Robert Jordan married to?

Robert Jordan's spouses include Harriet McDougal^[12].

What did Robert Jordan do for work?

Robert Jordan worked as military officer^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], and science fiction writer^[9].

Where did Robert Jordan go to school?

Robert Jordan was educated at The Citadel^[14].

What awards did Robert Jordan receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[16], Bronze Star Medal^[17], and Inkpot Award^[18].

Who did Robert Jordan influence?

Robert Jordan has been cited as an influence by Brandon Sanderson^[39].