Robin Hobb

American fiction writer (pseudonym)
Person human Q234403
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Robin Hobb

Summary

Robin Hobb is a human[1]. She was born in Berkeley[2]. She was born on March 5, 1952[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], and science fiction writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,844 views/month, #5,749 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berkeley[2], Robin Hobb…
  • Robin Hobb was born on March 5, 1952[3].
  • Robin Hobb was married to Fred Ogden[8].
  • Robin Hobb held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Robin Hobb worked as a writer[4].
  • Robin Hobb's professions included novelist[5].
  • Robin Hobb worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Robin Hobb's field of work was speculative fiction[10].
  • Robin Hobb's education included a stint at University of Denver[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Hobb is Assassin's Apprentice[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Hobb is Royal Assassin[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Robin Hobb is Assassin's Quest[14].
  • Robin Hobb received the Inkpot Award[15].
  • Robin Hobb received the Geffen Award[16].
  • Robin Hobb received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[17].
  • Robin Hobb received the Q134503467[18].
  • Robin Hobb received the Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel[19].
  • Robin Hobb is recorded as female[20].
  • Robin Hobb's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robin Hobb's genre is fantasy[22].
  • Robin Hobb's Commons category is recorded as Robin Hobb[23].
  • Robin Hobb's family name is recorded as Q37056208[24].
  • Robin Hobb's given name is recorded as Margaret[25].
  • Robin Hobb's given name is recorded as Robin[26].
  • Robin Hobb's pseudonym is recorded as Megan Lindholm[27].

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Origins and Family

Robin Hobb's place of birth was Berkeley[2]. She was born on March 5, 1952[3].

Education

Robin Hobb's education included a stint at University of Denver[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], and science fiction writer[6]. Robin Hobb's field of work was speculative fiction[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Assassin's Apprentice[12], a literary work[28]; Royal Assassin[13], a literary work[29]; and Assassin's Quest[14], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[15], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1974[33]; Geffen Award[16], a group of awards[34], in Israel[35], founded in 1999[36]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[17], a lifetime achievement award[37], founded in 1975[38]; Q134503467[18]; and Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel[19].

Personal Life

Robin Hobb was married to Fred Ogden[8].

Why It Matters

Robin Hobb ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,844 views/month, #5,749 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to her include Assassin's Apprentice[41], a literary work[42]; The Farseer Trilogy[43], a literary trilogy[44]; Liveship Traders[45], a literary trilogy[46]; Royal Assassin[47], a literary work[48]; Assassin's Quest[49], a literary work[50]; and Ship of Destiny[51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was Robin Hobb born?

Born in Berkeley[2], Robin Hobb…

Who was Robin Hobb married to?

Robin Hobb's spouses include Fred Ogden[8].

What did Robin Hobb do for work?

Robin Hobb worked as writer[4], novelist[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Where did Robin Hobb go to school?

Robin Hobb was educated at University of Denver[11].

What awards did Robin Hobb receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[15], Geffen Award[16], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[17], and Q134503467[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . risingshadow.net. risingshadow.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . theplenty.net. theplenty.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . imaginales.fr. imaginales.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . imaginales.fr. imaginales.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . robinhobb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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