Steven Erikson

Canadian fantasy author
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Steven Erikson

Summary

Steven Erikson is a human[1]. He was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on October 7, 1959[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4], writer[5], and archaeologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,307 views/month, #6,793 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], Steven Erikson…
  • Steven Erikson was born on October 7, 1959[3].
  • Steven Erikson held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Steven Erikson's professions included anthropologist[4].
  • Steven Erikson worked as a writer[5].
  • Steven Erikson's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was archaeology[9].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was anthropology[10].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was literary activity[11].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was fantasy literature[12].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was science fiction[13].
  • Steven Erikson's field of work was science fiction literature[14].
  • Steven Erikson was educated at University of Iowa[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is Malazan Book of the Fallen[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is Forge of Darkness[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is Blood Follows[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is The Lees of Laughter's End[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is Crack'd Pot Trail[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Erikson is The Healthy Dead[21].
  • Steven Erikson is recorded as male[22].
  • Steven Erikson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Steven Erikson's Commons category is recorded as Steven Erikson[24].
  • Steven Erikson's family name is recorded as Lundin[25].
  • Steven Erikson's given name is recorded as Steven[26].
  • Steven Erikson's pseudonym is recorded as Steven Erikson[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: CA[29]

  • Began / founded: 1959-10-17[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: fd58696f-2827-40e7-9eb5-dd0cc352bafc[31]

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Origins and Family

Steven Erikson's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on October 7, 1959[3].

Education

Steven Erikson was educated at University of Iowa[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4], writer[5], and archaeologist[6]. Fields of work include archaeology[9], an academic discipline[32]; anthropology[10], an academic discipline[33]; literary activity[11]; fantasy literature[12], a literary genre[34]; science fiction[13], a speculative fiction genre[35]; and science fiction literature[14], a literary genre[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Malazan Book of the Fallen[16], a novel series[37]; Forge of Darkness[17], a literary work[38]; Blood Follows[18], a written work[39]; The Lees of Laughter's End[19], a literary work[40]; Crack'd Pot Trail[20], a literary work[41]; and The Healthy Dead[21], a literary work[42].

Why It Matters

Steven Erikson ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,307 views/month, #6,793 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Malazan Book of the Fallen[45], a novel series[46]; House of Chains[47], a literary work[48]; Gardens of the Moon[49], a literary work[50]; Deadhouse Gates[51], a literary work[52]; Memories of Ice[53], a literary work[54]; and Midnight Tides[55], a literary work[56].

FAQs

Where was Steven Erikson born?

Born in Toronto[2], Steven Erikson…

What did Steven Erikson do for work?

Steven Erikson worked as anthropologist[4], writer[5], and archaeologist[6].

Where did Steven Erikson go to school?

Steven Erikson was educated at University of Iowa[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [56] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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