Russell Hoban

American expatriate writer and illustrator (1925-2011)
Person human Q1353673
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Russell Hoban

Summary

Russell Hoban is a human[1]. He was born in Lansdale[2]. He was born on +1925-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +2011-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Russell Hoban's place of birth was Lansdale[2].
  • Russell Hoban passed away in London[4].
  • Russell Hoban was born on +1925-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Russell Hoban died on +2011-12-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Russell Hoban is buried at Mortlake Crematorium[12].
  • Russell Hoban was married to Lillian Hoban[13].
  • Russell Hoban was married to Gundula Ahl[14].
  • A child of Russell Hoban was Phoebe Hoban[15].
  • Russell Hoban held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included writer[7].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included novelist[8].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included children's writer[9].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included librettist[10].
  • Russell Hoban's professions included science fiction writer[17].
  • Russell Hoban's field of work was young adult literature[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Russell Hoban is Riddley Walker[19].
  • Russell Hoban received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Russell Hoban received the Ditmar Award[21].
  • Russell Hoban received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22].
  • Russell Hoban was a member of Royal Society of Literature[23].
  • Russell Hoban's image is recorded as Russell-hoban-guardian-interview-by-richard-cooper-221110.jpg[24].
  • Russell Hoban is recorded as male[25].
  • Russell Hoban's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Russell Hoban's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110751439[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Russell Hoban's place of birth was Lansdale[2]. He was born on +1925-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], librettist[10], and science fiction writer[17]. Russell Hoban's field of work was young adult literature[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Russell Hoban is Riddley Walker[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Ditmar Award[21], a group of awards[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1969[32]; and John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1973[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lillian Hoban[13], a writer[36], 1925–1998[37], of United States[38] and Gundula Ahl[14]. A child of Russell Hoban was Phoebe Hoban[15].

Death and Burial

Russell Hoban died on +2011-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Mortlake Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Russell Hoban ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Russell Hoban born?

Russell Hoban was born in Lansdale[2].

Where did Russell Hoban die?

Russell Hoban passed away in London[4].

Who was Russell Hoban married to?

Russell Hoban's spouses include Lillian Hoban[13] and Gundula Ahl[14].

What did Russell Hoban do for work?

Russell Hoban worked as screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and librettist[10].

What awards did Russell Hoban receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Ditmar Award[21], and John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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