Alan Duff

New Zealand writer
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Summary

Alan Duff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rotorua[2]. He was born on October 26, 1950[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4] and writer[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rotorua[2].
  • Alan Duff was born on October 26, 1950[3].
  • Alan Duff held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • Alan Duff's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Alan Duff's professions included writer[5].
  • Alan Duff's education included a stint at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Duff is Once Were Warriors[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Duff is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?[10].
  • Alan Duff received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Alan Duff received the Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].
  • Alan Duff is recorded as male[13].
  • Alan Duff's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alan Duff's Commons category is recorded as Alan Duff[15].
  • Alan Duff's family name is recorded as Duff[16].
  • Alan Duff's given name is recorded as Alan[17].
  • Alan Duff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Alan Duff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alan Duff'}[19].
  • Alan Duff's different from is recorded as list of recurring The Simpsons characters[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Duff's place of birth was Rotorua[2]. He was born on October 26, 1950[3].

Education

Alan Duff's education included a stint at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4] and writer[5].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Once Were Warriors[9], a literary work[21] and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?[10], a literary work[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11], an award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].

Why It Matters

Alan Duff has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where was Alan Duff born?

Alan Duff's place of birth was Rotorua[2].

What did Alan Duff do for work?

Alan Duff worked as screenwriter[4] and writer[5].

Where did Alan Duff go to school?

Alan Duff was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[8].

What awards did Alan Duff receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11] and Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . anzliterature.com. anzliterature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → Member of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature
    Educated at → Christchurch Boys' High School
    Notable work → Once Were Warriors, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
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