Sam Moskowitz

American science fiction fan (1920-1997)
Person human Q1276490
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Sam Moskowitz

Summary

Sam Moskowitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on June 30, 1920[3]. He died in Newark[4]. He died on April 15, 1997[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sam Moskowitz's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • Sam Moskowitz passed away in Newark[4].
  • Sam Moskowitz was born on June 30, 1920[3].
  • Sam Moskowitz died on April 15, 1997[5].
  • Sam Moskowitz is buried at Beth David Cemetery[11].
  • Among Sam Moskowitz's spouses was Christine E. Haycock[12].
  • Sam Moskowitz held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Sam Moskowitz worked as a writer[6].
  • Sam Moskowitz worked as a novelist[7].
  • Sam Moskowitz worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Sam Moskowitz worked as a journalist[9].
  • Sam Moskowitz received the Pilgrim Award[14].
  • Sam Moskowitz is recorded as male[15].
  • Sam Moskowitz's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sam Moskowitz's archives at is recorded as Cushing Memorial Library & Archives[17].
  • Sam Moskowitz's family name is recorded as Moskowitz[18].
  • Sam Moskowitz's given name is recorded as Sam[19].
  • Sam Moskowitz's pseudonym is recorded as Sam Martin[20].
  • Sam Moskowitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Sam Moskowitz's place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on June 30, 1920[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Sam Moskowitz received the Pilgrim Award[14].

Personal Life

Among Sam Moskowitz's spouses was Christine E. Haycock[12].

Death and Burial

Sam Moskowitz died on April 15, 1997[5]. He passed away in Newark[4]. Burial took place at Beth David Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sam Moskowitz include Sam Moskowitz Archive Award[22], an award[23].

Why It Matters

Sam Moskowitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Entities named for him include Sam Moskowitz Archive Award[22], an award[23].

FAQs

Where was Sam Moskowitz born?

Sam Moskowitz's place of birth was Newark[2].

Where did Sam Moskowitz die?

Sam Moskowitz passed away in Newark[4].

Who was Sam Moskowitz married to?

Sam Moskowitz's spouses include Christine E. Haycock[12].

What did Sam Moskowitz do for work?

Sam Moskowitz worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and journalist[9].

What awards did Sam Moskowitz receive?

Honors received include Pilgrim Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. lib.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . familysearch.org. familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . cs.cmu.edu. cs.cmu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . archon.library.tamu.edu. Retrieved . archon.library.tamu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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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    Spouse Christine E. Haycock
    Place of birth Newark
    Country of citizenship United States
    Occupation writer, novelist, science fiction writer +1
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