Mercedes Lackey

American novelist and short story writer
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Summary

Mercedes Lackey was born on June 24, 1950[1], in Chicago[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], short story writer[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,373 views/month, #6,810 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Larry Dixon[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Educated at: Purdue University[10]
  • Notable work: Heralds of Valdemar[11]
  • Award received: Lambda Literary Award[12], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[13]
  • Member of: The Friends of Darkover[14]
  • Sex or gender: female[15]
  • Commons category: Mercedes Lackey[16]
  • Residence: Tulsa County[17]
  • Family name: Lackey[18]
  • Given name: Mercedes[19]
  • Official website: https://www.mercedeslackey.com[20]
  • Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[21]
  • Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[22], Locus Award for Best First Novel[23], Locus Award for Best Horror Novel[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • List of works: Mercedes Lackey bibliography[26]
  • Name in native language: Mercedes Lackey[27]
  • Social media followers: 8729[28], 9939[29]

Why It Matters

Mercedes Lackey has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to her include Darkover series[32], a book series[33], written by Marion Zimmer Bradley[34].

FAQs

Where was Mercedes Lackey born?

Mercedes Lackey's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Who was Mercedes Lackey married to?

Mercedes Lackey's spouses include Larry Dixon[8].

What did Mercedes Lackey do for work?

Mercedes Lackey worked as a novelist[3], short story writer[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Where did Mercedes Lackey go to school?

Mercedes Lackey was educated at Purdue University[10].

What awards did Mercedes Lackey receive?

Honors received include Lambda Literary Award[12] and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[13].

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  10. [12] ↑ . lambdaliterary.org. lambdaliterary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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