Nicholson Baker

American novelist, essayist, non-fiction writer
Person human Q1929421
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Nicholson Baker

Summary

Nicholson Baker is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 7, 1957[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and novelist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (598 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Nicholson Baker's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Nicholson Baker was born on January 7, 1957[3].
  • Nicholson Baker was married to Margaret Brentano[7].
  • Nicholson Baker held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Nicholson Baker worked as a writer[4].
  • Nicholson Baker worked as a novelist[5].
  • Nicholson Baker was employed by European Graduate School[9].
  • Nicholson Baker was educated at Haverford College[10].
  • Nicholson Baker's education included a stint at Eastman School of Music[11].
  • Nicholson Baker was educated at School Without Walls[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholson Baker is The Mezzanine[13].
  • Nicholson Baker received the James Madison Freedom of Information Award[14].
  • Nicholson Baker received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Nicholson Baker received the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[16].
  • Nicholson Baker is recorded as male[17].
  • Nicholson Baker's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nicholson Baker's Commons category is recorded as Nicholson Baker[19].
  • Nicholson Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[20].
  • Nicholson Baker's given name is recorded as Nicholson[21].
  • Nicholson Baker's official website is recorded as http://nicholsonbaker.com/[22].
  • Nicholson Baker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Nicholson Baker's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 7, 1957[3].

Education

Educated at Haverford College[10], a university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1833[26], headquartered in Haverford Township[27]; Eastman School of Music[11], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1921[30]; and School Without Walls[12], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1971[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4] and novelist[5]. Among Nicholson Baker's employers was European Graduate School[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nicholson Baker is The Mezzanine[13].

Recognition

Awards received include James Madison Freedom of Information Award[14], an award[34]; Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37]; and National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[16], a National Book Critics Circle Award[38].

Personal Life

Nicholson Baker was married to Margaret Brentano[7].

Why It Matters

Nicholson Baker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (598 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Nicholson Baker born?

Nicholson Baker was born in New York City[2].

Who was Nicholson Baker married to?

Nicholson Baker's spouses include Margaret Brentano[7].

What did Nicholson Baker do for work?

Nicholson Baker worked as writer[4] and novelist[5].

Where did Nicholson Baker go to school?

Nicholson Baker was educated at Haverford College[10], Eastman School of Music[11], and School Without Walls[12].

What awards did Nicholson Baker receive?

Honors received include James Madison Freedom of Information Award[14], Guggenheim Fellowship[15], and National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . fosters.com. Retrieved . fosters.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . list of Guggenheim Fellowships awarded in 2018. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . bookcritics.org. bookcritics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Google Knowledge Graph. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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