William J. Cowen

British novelist and director
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William J. Cowen

Summary

William J. Cowen is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 21, 1886[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 16, 1964[5]. He worked as a film director[6] and novelist[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • William J. Cowen's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • William J. Cowen died in London[4].
  • William J. Cowen was born on December 21, 1886[3].
  • William J. Cowen died on January 16, 1964[5].
  • William J. Cowen was married to Lenore J. Coffee[9].
  • William J. Cowen held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William J. Cowen's professions included film director[6].
  • William J. Cowen's professions included novelist[7].
  • William J. Cowen is recorded as male[11].
  • William J. Cowen's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William J. Cowen's family name is recorded as Cowen[13].
  • William J. Cowen's given name is recorded as William[14].
  • William J. Cowen's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by William J. Cowen[15].
  • William J. Cowen's P14724 is recorded as 24676440[16].
  • William J. Cowen's P14750 is recorded as 82CC-9A2A-F0A8-CDC1-CC5D[17].

Body

Origins and Family

William J. Cowen's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 21, 1886[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6] and novelist[7].

Personal Life

William J. Cowen was married to Lenore J. Coffee[9].

Death and Burial

William J. Cowen died on January 16, 1964[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William J. Cowen is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was William J. Cowen born?

William J. Cowen was born in New York City[2].

Where did William J. Cowen die?

William J. Cowen died in London[4].

Who was William J. Cowen married to?

William J. Cowen's spouses include Lenore J. Coffee[9].

What did William J. Cowen do for work?

William J. Cowen worked as film director[6] and novelist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Rémi sim · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14724 → 24676440
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  2. 14d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 82CC-9A2A-F0A8-CDC1-CC5D
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  3. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    National library of spain spmabn id (bne v1.0) → XX5699091
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  6. 22w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981061085945206706
    Wikidata description → British novelist and director
    Isni → 0000000356072751
    Place of birth → New York City
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