Vincent Starrett

American writer (1886–1974)
Person human Q2526744
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Vincent Starrett

Summary

Vincent Starrett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on October 26, 1886[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on January 5, 1974[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], literary critic[9], and children's writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vincent Starrett was born in Toronto[2].
  • Vincent Starrett died in Chicago[4].
  • Vincent Starrett was born on October 26, 1886[3].
  • Vincent Starrett was born on September 26, 1886[12].
  • Vincent Starrett died on January 5, 1974[5].
  • Vincent Starrett died on January 4, 1974[13].
  • Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[14].
  • Vincent Starrett held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • Vincent Starrett worked as a writer[6].
  • Vincent Starrett worked as a journalist[7].
  • Vincent Starrett worked as a novelist[8].
  • Vincent Starrett worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Vincent Starrett's professions included children's writer[10].
  • Vincent Starrett worked as a screenwriter[16].
  • Vincent Starrett was employed by Northwestern University[17].
  • Vincent Starrett was educated at John Marshall Metropolitan High School[18].
  • Vincent Starrett received the Edgar Awards[19].
  • Vincent Starrett is recorded as male[20].
  • Vincent Starrett's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Vincent Starrett's Commons category is recorded as Vincent Starrett[22].
  • Vincent Starrett's family name is recorded as Starrett[23].
  • Vincent Starrett's given name is recorded as Vincent[24].
  • Vincent Starrett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[25].
  • Vincent Starrett's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[26].
  • Vincent Starrett's has written for is recorded as The Golden Book Magazine[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Vincent Starrett was born in Toronto[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 26, 1886[3] and September 26, 1886[12].

Education

Vincent Starrett was educated at John Marshall Metropolitan High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], literary critic[9], children's writer[10], and screenwriter[16]. Vincent Starrett was employed by Northwestern University[17].

Recognition

Vincent Starrett received the Edgar Awards[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 5, 1974[5] and January 4, 1974[13]. Vincent Starrett died in Chicago[4]. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Vincent Starrett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Vincent Starrett born?

Vincent Starrett's place of birth was Toronto[2].

Where did Vincent Starrett die?

Vincent Starrett died in Chicago[4].

What did Vincent Starrett do for work?

Vincent Starrett worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], literary critic[9], and children's writer[10].

Where did Vincent Starrett go to school?

Vincent Starrett was educated at John Marshall Metropolitan High School[18].

What awards did Vincent Starrett receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Chicago Tribune. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Toronto
    Educated at John Marshall Metropolitan High School
    Aliases
    Family name Starrett
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