Sterling North

American children's writer (1906–1974)
Person human Q917010
Sterling North
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Sterling North

Summary

Sterling North is a human[1]. He was born in Edgerton[2]. He was born on November 4, 1906[3]. He passed away in Whippany[4]. He died on December 22, 1974[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], screenwriter[9], and children's writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sterling North's place of birth was Edgerton[2].
  • Sterling North died in Whippany[4].
  • Sterling North was born on November 4, 1906[3].
  • Sterling North died on December 22, 1974[5].
  • Sterling North died on December 21, 1974[12].
  • Burial took place at New Vernon Cemetery[13].
  • Sterling North held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Sterling North worked as a writer[6].
  • Sterling North's professions included novelist[7].
  • Sterling North worked as a journalist[8].
  • Sterling North worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Sterling North's professions included children's writer[10].
  • Sterling North's education included a stint at University of Chicago[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Sterling North is Rascal[16].
  • Sterling North received the Premio Bernard Versele[17].
  • Sterling North is recorded as male[18].
  • Sterling North's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sterling North's family name is recorded as North[20].
  • Sterling North's given name is recorded as Sterling[21].
  • Sterling North's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[22].
  • Sterling North's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Sterling North's place of birth was Edgerton[2]. He was born on November 4, 1906[3].

Education

Sterling North was educated at University of Chicago[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], screenwriter[9], and children's writer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sterling North is Rascal[16].

Recognition

Sterling North received the Premio Bernard Versele[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 22, 1974[5] and December 21, 1974[12]. Sterling North died in Whippany[4]. He is buried at New Vernon Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Sterling North ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include Rascal[26], a literary work[27].

FAQs

Where was Sterling North born?

Sterling North's place of birth was Edgerton[2].

Where did Sterling North die?

Sterling North passed away in Whippany[4].

What did Sterling North do for work?

Sterling North worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], screenwriter[9], and children's writer[10].

Where did Sterling North go to school?

Sterling North was educated at University of Chicago[15].

What awards did Sterling North receive?

Honors received include Premio Bernard Versele[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . newspapers.com. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    Family name North
    Notable work
    Place of burial New Vernon Cemetery
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