Thomas Burnett Swann

American poet, critic and fantasy author (1928-1976)
Person human Q346490
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Thomas Burnett Swann

Summary

Thomas Burnett Swann is a human[1]. He was born in Tampa[2]. He was born on October 12, 1928[3]. He passed away in Florida[4]. He died on May 5, 1976[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Burnett Swann's place of birth was Tampa[2].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann died in Florida[4].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann was born on October 12, 1928[3].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann died on May 5, 1976[5].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann worked as a poet[6].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann worked as a novelist[7].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was skin cancer[14].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's given name is recorded as Thomas[15].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[16].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette[18].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story[19].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novel[20].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[22].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[24].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award[25].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award[26].
  • Thomas Burnett Swann's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Burnett Swann's place of birth was Tampa[2]. He was born on October 12, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].

Death and Burial

Thomas Burnett Swann died on May 5, 1976[5]. He passed away in Florida[4]. The cause of death was skin cancer[14].

Why It Matters

Thomas Burnett Swann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Burnett Swann born?

Thomas Burnett Swann's place of birth was Tampa[2].

Where did Thomas Burnett Swann die?

Thomas Burnett Swann passed away in Florida[4].

What did Thomas Burnett Swann do for work?

Thomas Burnett Swann worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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