Thomas Steinbeck

writer and eldest son of John Steinbeck (1944–2016)
Person human Q5559228
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Thomas Steinbeck

Summary

Thomas Steinbeck is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1944[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on August 11, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6], war photographer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Thomas Steinbeck…
  • Thomas Steinbeck died in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Thomas Steinbeck was born on August 2, 1944[3].
  • Thomas Steinbeck died on August 11, 2016[5].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's father was John Steinbeck[10].
  • Thomas Steinbeck held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Steinbeck worked as a writer[6].
  • Thomas Steinbeck worked as a war photographer[7].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's professions included novelist[8].
  • Thomas Steinbeck is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's military branch is recorded as United States Army[14].
  • The cause of death was lung disease[15].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's family name is recorded as Steinbeck[16].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's sibling is recorded as John Steinbeck IV[19].
  • Thomas Steinbeck's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Steinbeck's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 2, 1944[3]. His father was John Steinbeck[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], war photographer[7], and novelist[8].

Death and Burial

Thomas Steinbeck died on August 11, 2016[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. The cause of death was lung disease[15].

Why It Matters

Thomas Steinbeck ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Steinbeck born?

Thomas Steinbeck's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Thomas Steinbeck die?

Thomas Steinbeck died in Santa Barbara[4].

Who were Thomas Steinbeck's parents?

Thomas Steinbeck's father was John Steinbeck[10].

What did Thomas Steinbeck do for work?

Thomas Steinbeck worked as writer[6], war photographer[7], and novelist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Sibling John Steinbeck IV
    Family name Steinbeck
    Country of citizenship United States
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