Walter Van Tilburg Clark

American novelist, short story writer, educator (1909–1971)
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Walter Van Tilburg Clark

Summary

Walter Van Tilburg Clark is a human[1]. Born in Orland[2], he… he was born on +1909-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Reno[4]. He died on +1971-11-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's place of birth was Orland[2].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark passed away in Reno[4].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark was born on +1909-08-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark died on +1971-11-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's father was Walter Ernest Clark[10].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark worked as a novelist[6].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark worked as a writer[7].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's professions included poet[8].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark was employed by University of Nevada, Reno[12].
  • Among Walter Van Tilburg Clark's employers was San Francisco State University[13].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark was educated at University of Nevada, Reno[14].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's education included a stint at University of Nevada, Reno[15].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark was educated at University of Vermont[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter Van Tilburg Clark is The Ox-Bow Incident[17].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark received the O. Henry Award[18].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark received the honorary doctor of the Colgate University[19].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark received the Legum Doctor[20].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark received the member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame[21].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark is recorded as male[22].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's ISNI is recorded as 0000000120310223[24].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 95172649[25].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's GND ID is recorded as 120290367[26].
  • Walter Van Tilburg Clark's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50038490[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Van Tilburg Clark's place of birth was Orland[2]. He was born on +1909-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Walter Ernest Clark[10].

Education

Educated at University of Nevada, Reno[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Reno[31] and University of Vermont[16], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1791[34], headquartered in Burlington[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. Employers include University of Nevada, Reno[12], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1874[38], headquartered in Reno[39] and San Francisco State University[13], a university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1899[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Walter Van Tilburg Clark is The Ox-Bow Incident[17].

Recognition

Awards received include O. Henry Award[18], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1919[45]; honorary doctor of the Colgate University[19], an award[46], in United States[47]; Legum Doctor[20], an academic degree[48]; and member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame[21].

Death and Burial

Walter Van Tilburg Clark died on +1971-11-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Reno[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Van Tilburg Clark ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Walter Van Tilburg Clark born?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was born in Orland[2].

Where did Walter Van Tilburg Clark die?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark passed away in Reno[4].

Who were Walter Van Tilburg Clark's parents?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark's father was Walter Ernest Clark[10].

What did Walter Van Tilburg Clark do for work?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Walter Van Tilburg Clark go to school?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was educated at University of Nevada, Reno[14], University of Nevada, Reno[15], and University of Vermont[16].

What awards did Walter Van Tilburg Clark receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[18], honorary doctor of the Colgate University[19], Legum Doctor[20], and member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . library.unr.edu. library.unr.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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