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Thomas N. Scortia

American writer (1926–1986)
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Thomas N. Scortia

Summary

Thomas N. Scortia is a human[1]. Born in Alton[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1926[3]. He passed away in La Verne[4]. He died on April 29, 1986[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alton[2], Thomas N. Scortia…
  • Thomas N. Scortia passed away in La Verne[4].
  • Thomas N. Scortia was born on August 29, 1926[3].
  • Thomas N. Scortia died on April 29, 1986[5].
  • Thomas N. Scortia held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas N. Scortia worked as a novelist[6].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's professions included writer[7].
  • Thomas N. Scortia worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's education included a stint at Washington University in St. Louis[11].
  • Thomas N. Scortia is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[14].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's given name is recorded as Thomas[15].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[16].
  • Thomas N. Scortia's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[17].

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Origins and Family

Thomas N. Scortia was born in Alton[2]. He was born on August 29, 1926[3].

Education

Thomas N. Scortia was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Death and Burial

Thomas N. Scortia died on April 29, 1986[5]. He died in La Verne[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[14].

Why It Matters

Thomas N. Scortia ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Thomas N. Scortia born?

Thomas N. Scortia was born in Alton[2].

Where did Thomas N. Scortia die?

Thomas N. Scortia died in La Verne[4].

What did Thomas N. Scortia do for work?

Thomas N. Scortia worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Thomas N. Scortia go to school?

Thomas N. Scortia was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . 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] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Alton
    Citizenship → —
    Educated at → Washington University in St. Louis
    Occupation → novelist, writer, science fiction writer
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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