Tom Shippey
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Summary
Tom Shippey is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on September 9, 1943[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], author[7], and literary critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Kolkata[2].
- Tom Shippey was born on September 9, 1943[3].
- Tom Shippey held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- Tom Shippey worked as a linguist[4].
- Tom Shippey's professions included writer[5].
- Tom Shippey's professions included university teacher[6].
- Tom Shippey worked as an author[7].
- Tom Shippey's professions included literary critic[8].
- Tom Shippey worked as a science fiction writer[11].
- Tom Shippey's field of work was literary studies[12].
- Among Tom Shippey's employers was Saint Louis University[13].
- Tom Shippey's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[14].
- Tom Shippey was educated at King Edward's School[15].
- Tom Shippey received the World Fantasy Special Award: Professional[16].
- Tom Shippey is recorded as male[17].
- Tom Shippey's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Tom Shippey's Commons category is recorded as Tom Shippey[19].
- Tom Shippey's family name is recorded as Shippey[20].
- Tom Shippey's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
- Tom Shippey's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[22].
- Tom Shippey's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Related Work[23].
- Tom Shippey's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[24].
- Tom Shippey's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[25].
- Tom Shippey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kolkata[2], Tom Shippey… he was born on September 9, 1943[3].
Education
Educated at University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1209[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and King Edward's School[15], a day school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1552[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], author[7], literary critic[8], and science fiction writer[11]. Tom Shippey's field of work was literary studies[12]. Among his employers was Saint Louis University[13].
Recognition
Tom Shippey received the World Fantasy Special Award: Professional[16].
Why It Matters
Tom Shippey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include The Road to Middle-earth[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was Tom Shippey born?
Tom Shippey's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
What did Tom Shippey do for work?
Tom Shippey worked as linguist[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], author[7], and literary critic[8].
Where did Tom Shippey go to school?
Tom Shippey was educated at University of Cambridge[14] and King Edward's School[15].
What awards did Tom Shippey receive?
Honors received include World Fantasy Special Award: Professional[16].