Edward D. Hoch

American writer (1930–2008)
Person human Q1292004
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Edward D. Hoch

Summary

Edward D. Hoch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rochester[2]. He was born on February 22, 1930[3]. He passed away in Rochester[4]. He died on January 17, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rochester[2], Edward D. Hoch…
  • Edward D. Hoch died in Rochester[4].
  • Edward D. Hoch was born on February 22, 1930[3].
  • Edward D. Hoch died on January 17, 2008[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[10].
  • Edward D. Hoch held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Edward D. Hoch's native language[12].
  • Edward D. Hoch's professions included writer[6].
  • Edward D. Hoch's professions included novelist[7].
  • Edward D. Hoch's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Edward D. Hoch was educated at University of Rochester[13].
  • Edward D. Hoch received the Edgar Awards[14].
  • Edward D. Hoch received the Edgar Awards[15].
  • Edward D. Hoch received the Shamus Award[16].
  • Edward D. Hoch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Edward D. Hoch is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward D. Hoch's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Edward D. Hoch's family name is recorded as Hoch[21].
  • Edward D. Hoch's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward D. Hoch's pseudonym is recorded as Stephen Dentiger[23].
  • Edward D. Hoch's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Edward D. Hoch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Edward D. Hoch was born in Rochester[2]. He was born on February 22, 1930[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Edward D. Hoch was educated at University of Rochester[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Awards[14], a class of award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1946[28] and Shamus Award[16], a literary award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1982[31].

Personal Life

Edward D. Hoch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Edward D. Hoch died on January 17, 2008[5]. He died in Rochester[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. Burial took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward D. Hoch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Edward D. Hoch born?

Born in Rochester[2], Edward D. Hoch…

Where did Edward D. Hoch die?

Edward D. Hoch died in Rochester[4].

What did Edward D. Hoch do for work?

Edward D. Hoch worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Edward D. Hoch go to school?

Edward D. Hoch was educated at University of Rochester[13].

What awards did Edward D. Hoch receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[14], Edgar Awards[15], and Shamus Award[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . theedgars.com. theedgars.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . theedgars.com. theedgars.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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