William Hoffman

American writer (1925-2009)
Person human Q8012391
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Summary

William Hoffman was born on May 16, 1925[1], in Charleston[2]. He died on September 12, 2009[3], in Farmville[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], journalist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Educated at: University of Iowa[10], Hampden–Sydney College[11]
  • Award received: Hammett Prize[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[14]
  • Family name: Hoffman[15]
  • Given name: William[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[17]

Why It Matters

William Hoffman has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was William Hoffman born?

William Hoffman was born in Charleston[2].

Where did William Hoffman die?

William Hoffman died in Farmville[4].

What did William Hoffman do for work?

William Hoffman worked as a novelist[5], journalist[6], and writer[7].

Where did William Hoffman go to school?

William Hoffman was educated at University of Iowa[10] and Hampden–Sydney College[11].

What awards did William Hoffman receive?

Honors received include Hammett Prize[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . crimewritersna.org. crimewritersna.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . timesdispatch.com. timesdispatch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Occupation → novelist, journalist, writer
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