Zane Grey

American novelist (1872–1939)
Person human Q146763
Zane Grey
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Zane Grey

Summary

Zane Grey is a human[1]. He was born in Zanesville[2]. He was born on January 31, 1872[3]. He died in Altadena[4]. He died on October 23, 1939[5]. He worked as a baseball player[6], film producer[7], novelist[8], dentist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (594 views/month, #6,707 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Zane Grey's place of birth was Zanesville[2].
  • Zane Grey died in Altadena[4].
  • Zane Grey was born on January 31, 1872[3].
  • Zane Grey died on October 23, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Lackawaxen and Union Cemetery[12].
  • Zane Grey was married to Lina Elise Grey[13].
  • Zane Grey held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Zane Grey worked as a baseball player[6].
  • Zane Grey worked as a film producer[7].
  • Zane Grey worked as a novelist[8].
  • Zane Grey worked as a dentist[9].
  • Zane Grey worked as a writer[10].
  • Zane Grey's professions included screenwriter[15].
  • Zane Grey's field of work was literature[16].
  • Zane Grey's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Zane Grey is Riders of the Purple Sage[18].
  • Zane Grey is recorded as male[19].
  • Zane Grey's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Zane Grey's member of sports team is recorded as Penn Quakers baseball[21].
  • Zane Grey's Commons category is recorded as Zane Grey[22].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[23].
  • Zane Grey's residence is recorded as Zane Grey Museum[24].
  • Zane Grey's sport is recorded as baseball[25].
  • Zane Grey's family name is recorded as Grey[26].
  • Zane Grey's family name is recorded as Gray[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Zanesville[2], Zane Grey… he was born on January 31, 1872[3].

Education

Zane Grey was educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include baseball player[6], film producer[7], novelist[8], dentist[9], writer[10], and screenwriter[15]. Zane Grey's field of work was literature[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Zane Grey is Riders of the Purple Sage[18].

Personal Life

Zane Grey was married to Lina Elise Grey[13].

Death and Burial

Zane Grey died on October 23, 1939[5]. He died in Altadena[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[23]. Burial took place at Lackawaxen and Union Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Zane Grey ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (594 views/month, #6,707 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[30], a writer[31], b. 1972[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Arthur C. Clarke Award[34].

Works attributed to him include Riders of the Purple Sage[35], a literary work[36].

FAQs

Where was Zane Grey born?

Zane Grey's place of birth was Zanesville[2].

Where did Zane Grey die?

Zane Grey died in Altadena[4].

Who was Zane Grey married to?

Zane Grey's spouses include Lina Elise Grey[13].

What did Zane Grey do for work?

Zane Grey worked as baseball player[6], film producer[7], novelist[8], dentist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Zane Grey go to school?

Zane Grey was educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine[17].

Who did Zane Grey influence?

Zane Grey has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . National Archives Catalog. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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