Jack McDevitt

Summary

Jack McDevitt is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia^[2]. He was born on April 14, 1935^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], novelist^[5], and science fiction writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Jack McDevitt's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2].
• Jack McDevitt was born on April 14, 1935^[3].
• Jack McDevitt held citizenship in United States^[8].
• Jack McDevitt's professions included writer^[4].
• Jack McDevitt worked as a novelist^[5].
• Jack McDevitt's professions included science fiction writer^[6].
• Jack McDevitt's education included a stint at Wesleyan University^[9].
• Jack McDevitt received the Nebula Award for Best Novel^[10].
• Jack McDevitt received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[11].
• Jack McDevitt received the Locus Award for Best First Novel^[12].
• Jack McDevitt is recorded as male^[13].
• Jack McDevitt's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Jack McDevitt's family name is recorded as McDevitt^[15].
• Jack McDevitt's given name is recorded as Jack^[16].
• Jack McDevitt's given name is recorded as John^[17].
• Jack McDevitt's given name is recorded as Charles^[18].
• Jack McDevitt's official website is recorded as http://www.jackmcdevitt.com/^[19].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novella^[20].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[21].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[22].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[23].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[24].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[25].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[26].
• Jack McDevitt's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1935-04-14^[30]

• MusicBrainz ID: 6b283661-5693-4079-9151-5f35d52553b6^[31]

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Origins and Family

Jack McDevitt's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2]. He was born on April 14, 1935^[3].

Education

Jack McDevitt's education included a stint at Wesleyan University^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], novelist^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel^[10], a literary award^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1966^[34]; John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[11], a literary award^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1973^[37]; and Locus Award for Best First Novel^[12], a literary award^[38], in United States^[39].

Why It Matters

Jack McDevitt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Works attributed to him include Seeker^[42], a literary work^[43].

FAQs

Where was Jack McDevitt born?

Jack McDevitt's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2].

What did Jack McDevitt do for work?

Jack McDevitt worked as writer^[4], novelist^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Where did Jack McDevitt go to school?

Jack McDevitt was educated at Wesleyan University^[9].

What awards did Jack McDevitt receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel^[10], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[11], and Locus Award for Best First Novel^[12].