Jess Walter

American writer
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Jess Walter

Summary

Jess Walter is a human[1]. Born in Spokane[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1965[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Spokane[2], Jess Walter…
  • Jess Walter was born on July 20, 1965[3].
  • Jess Walter held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Jess Walter worked as a journalist[4].
  • Jess Walter's professions included writer[5].
  • Jess Walter's professions included novelist[6].
  • Jess Walter's field of work was journalism[9].
  • Jess Walter's field of work was literary activity[10].
  • Jess Walter's field of work was prose[11].
  • Jess Walter's education included a stint at Eastern Washington University[12].
  • Jess Walter received the Edgar Awards[13].
  • Jess Walter is recorded as male[14].
  • Jess Walter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jess Walter's family name is recorded as Walter[16].
  • Jess Walter's given name is recorded as Jess[17].
  • Jess Walter's official website is recorded as http://www.jesswalter.com[18].
  • Jess Walter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Jess Walter's start of work period is recorded as 1995[20].

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Origins and Family

Jess Walter was born in Spokane[2]. He was born on July 20, 1965[3].

Education

Jess Walter was educated at Eastern Washington University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], and novelist[6]. Fields of work include journalism[9], an industry[21]; literary activity[10]; and prose[11], a literary form[22].

Recognition

Jess Walter received the Edgar Awards[13].

Why It Matters

Jess Walter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Jess Walter born?

Born in Spokane[2], Jess Walter…

What did Jess Walter do for work?

Jess Walter worked as journalist[4], writer[5], and novelist[6].

Where did Jess Walter go to school?

Jess Walter was educated at Eastern Washington University[12].

What awards did Jess Walter receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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