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William O'Farrell

American writer (1904–1962)
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William O'Farrell

Summary

William O'Farrell is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on January 1, 1904[3]. He died on January 1, 1962[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • William O'Farrell's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
  • William O'Farrell was born on January 1, 1904[3].
  • William O'Farrell died on January 1, 1962[4].
  • William O'Farrell held citizenship in United States[7].
  • William O'Farrell worked as a writer[5].
  • William O'Farrell was educated at Cornell University[8].
  • William O'Farrell received the Edgar Awards[9].
  • William O'Farrell is recorded as male[10].
  • William O'Farrell's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William O'Farrell's family name is recorded as O'Farrell[12].
  • William O'Farrell's given name is recorded as William[13].
  • William O'Farrell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[14].

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Origins and Family

William O'Farrell's place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on January 1, 1904[3].

Education

William O'Farrell's education included a stint at Cornell University[8].

Career and Affiliations

William O'Farrell's professions included writer[5].

Recognition

William O'Farrell received the Edgar Awards[9].

Death and Burial

William O'Farrell died on January 1, 1962[4].

Why It Matters

William O'Farrell is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was William O'Farrell born?

William O'Farrell was born in St. Louis[2].

What did William O'Farrell do for work?

William O'Farrell worked as writer[5].

Where did William O'Farrell go to school?

William O'Farrell was educated at Cornell University[8].

What awards did William O'Farrell receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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