James Jones
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Summary
James Jones was born on November 6, 1921[1], in Robinson[2]. He died on May 9, 1977[3], in Southampton[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,923 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Poxabogue-Evergreen Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Notable work: From Here to Eternity[11]
- Award received: Purple Heart[12], National Book Award[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Military branch: United States Army[15]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[16]
- Cause of death: heart failure[17]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[18]
- Family name: Jones[19]
- Given name: James[20]
- Topic's main category: Q24651309[21]
- Work location: Paris[22]
- Allegiance: United States[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: James Jones[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[27]
Why It Matters
James Jones has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Works attributed to him include Some Came Running[30], a film[31], directed by Vincente Minnelli[32]; From Here to Eternity[33], a written work[34]; and The Thin Red Line[35], a written work[36].
FAQs
Where was James Jones born?
James Jones was born in Robinson[2].
Where did James Jones die?
James Jones died in Southampton[4].
What did James Jones do for work?
James Jones worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7].
What awards did James Jones receive?
Honors received include Purple Heart[12] and National Book Award[13].