Pat Frank

American writer (1908–1964)
Person human Q3897539
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Pat Frank

Summary

Pat Frank is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 5, 1908[3]. He died in Jacksonville[4]. He died on October 12, 1964[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], science fiction writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pat Frank's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Pat Frank died in Jacksonville[4].
  • Pat Frank was born on May 5, 1908[3].
  • Pat Frank was born on June 15, 1907[12].
  • Pat Frank died on October 12, 1964[5].
  • Pat Frank is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery[13].
  • Pat Frank held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Pat Frank worked as a writer[6].
  • Pat Frank's professions included novelist[7].
  • Pat Frank worked as a journalist[8].
  • Pat Frank worked as a science fiction writer[9].
  • Pat Frank's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Pat Frank was educated at University of Florida[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Pat Frank is Alas, Babylon[16].
  • Pat Frank is recorded as male[17].
  • Pat Frank's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pat Frank's archives at is recorded as George A. Smathers Libraries[19].
  • Pat Frank's archives at is recorded as Florida State University[20].
  • The cause of death was pancreatitis[21].
  • Pat Frank's family name is recorded as Frank[22].
  • Pat Frank's given name is recorded as Pat[23].
  • Pat Frank's given name is recorded as Harry[24].
  • Pat Frank's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Pat Frank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Pat Frank's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harry Hart Frank'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Pat Frank… Recorded date of birth include May 5, 1908[3] and June 15, 1907[12].

Education

Pat Frank was educated at University of Florida[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], science fiction writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pat Frank is Alas, Babylon[16].

Death and Burial

Pat Frank died on October 12, 1964[5]. He died in Jacksonville[4]. The cause of death was pancreatitis[21]. Burial took place at Oaklawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Pat Frank ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

Works attributed to him include Alas, Babylon[29], a literary work[30].

FAQs

Where was Pat Frank born?

Pat Frank was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Pat Frank die?

Pat Frank passed away in Jacksonville[4].

What did Pat Frank do for work?

Pat Frank worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], science fiction writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Pat Frank go to school?

Pat Frank was educated at University of Florida[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Alas, Babylon
    Given name Pat, Harry
    Family name Frank
    Country of citizenship United States
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