Louis L'Amour

Summary

Louis L'Amour is a human^[1]. Born in Jamestown^[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1908^[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on June 10, 1988^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and television writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,211 views/month, #6,304 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Jamestown^[2], Louis L'Amour…
• Louis L'Amour passed away in Los Angeles^[4].
• Louis L'Amour was born on March 22, 1908^[3].
• Louis L'Amour died on June 10, 1988^[5].
• Louis L'Amour is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].
• Louis L'Amour's mother was Emily Lavisa LaMoore^[13].
• Louis L'Amour held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Louis L'Amour's professions included writer^[6].
• Louis L'Amour worked as a novelist^[7].
• Louis L'Amour worked as a screenwriter^[8].
• Louis L'Amour worked as a science fiction writer^[9].
• Louis L'Amour's professions included television writer^[10].
• Louis L'Amour worked as a film screenwriter^[15].
• Louis L'Amour received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16].
• Louis L'Amour received the National Book Award^[17].
• Louis L'Amour received the Congressional Gold Medal^[18].
• Louis L'Amour received the Owen Wister Award^[19].
• Louis L'Amour is recorded as male^[20].
• Louis L'Amour's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Louis L'Amour's genre is Western^[22].
• Louis L'Amour's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[23].
• Louis L'Amour's Commons category is recorded as Louis L'Amour^[24].
• The cause of death was lung cancer^[25].
• Louis L'Amour was part of the conflict World War II^[26].
• Louis L'Amour's family name is recorded as L'Amour^[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis L'Amour was born in Jamestown^[2]. He was born on March 22, 1908^[3]. His mother was Emily Lavisa LaMoore^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], television writer^[10], and film screenwriter^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16], an award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1963^[30]; National Book Award^[17], a literary award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1936^[33]; Congressional Gold Medal^[18], a medallion^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1776^[36]; and Owen Wister Award^[19], a lifetime achievement award^[37], in United States^[38].

Death and Burial

Louis L'Amour died on June 10, 1988^[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer^[25]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].

Why It Matters

Louis L'Amour ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,211 views/month, #6,304 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

He has been cited as an influence by David Gemmell^[41], a writer^[42], 1948–2006^[43], of United Kingdom^[44].

FAQs

Where was Louis L'Amour born?

Born in Jamestown^[2], Louis L'Amour…

Where did Louis L'Amour die?

Louis L'Amour passed away in Los Angeles^[4].

Who were Louis L'Amour's parents?

Louis L'Amour's mother was Emily Lavisa LaMoore^[13].

What did Louis L'Amour do for work?

Louis L'Amour worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and television writer^[10].

What awards did Louis L'Amour receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16], National Book Award^[17], Congressional Gold Medal^[18], and Owen Wister Award^[19].

Who did Louis L'Amour influence?

Louis L'Amour has been cited as an influence by David Gemmell^[41].