Theodora Goss

writer of fantasy short stories, novelist
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Theodora Goss

Summary

Theodora Goss is a human[1]. She was born in Budapest[2]. She was born on September 30, 1968[3]. She worked as a writer[4] and novelist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Budapest[2], Theodora Goss…
  • Theodora Goss was born on September 30, 1968[3].
  • Theodora Goss held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Theodora Goss's professions included writer[4].
  • Theodora Goss's professions included novelist[5].
  • Theodora Goss was educated at Harvard Law School[8].
  • Theodora Goss's education included a stint at University of Virginia[9].
  • Theodora Goss received the Rhysling Award[10].
  • Theodora Goss received the Rhysling Award[11].
  • Theodora Goss received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[12].
  • Theodora Goss received the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13].
  • Theodora Goss received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[14].
  • Theodora Goss is recorded as female[15].
  • Theodora Goss's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Theodora Goss's residence is recorded as Boston[17].
  • Theodora Goss's family name is recorded as Goss[18].
  • Theodora Goss's given name is recorded as Theodora[19].
  • Theodora Goss's official website is recorded as https://theodoragoss.com/[20].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[21].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[22].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[23].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[24].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[25].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[26].
  • Theodora Goss's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodora Goss was born in Budapest[2]. She was born on September 30, 1968[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[8], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30] and University of Virginia[9], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1819[33], headquartered in Charlottesville[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4] and novelist[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Rhysling Award[10], a poetry award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1978[37]; Locus Award for Best First Novel[12], a literary award[38], in United States[39]; World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13], a literary award[40], founded in 1975[41]; and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[14], a literary award[42], founded in 1992[43].

Why It Matters

Theodora Goss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Theodora Goss born?

Theodora Goss's place of birth was Budapest[2].

What did Theodora Goss do for work?

Theodora Goss worked as writer[4] and novelist[5].

Where did Theodora Goss go to school?

Theodora Goss was educated at Harvard Law School[8] and University of Virginia[9].

What awards did Theodora Goss receive?

Honors received include Rhysling Award[10], Rhysling Award[11], Locus Award for Best First Novel[12], and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . locusmag.com. locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Rhysling Award, Rhysling Award, Locus Award for Best First Novel +2
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