Paul Cain

American writer (1902–1966)
Person human Q3370794
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Summary

Paul Cain was born on May 30, 1902[1], in Des Moines[2]. He died on June 23, 1966[3], in North Hollywood[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Cause of death: lung cancer[11]
  • Family name: Sims[12]
  • Given name: George[13], Caryl[14]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Writing language: English[17]
  • P14750: D9E0-0F6D-9C6F-9E35-2C71[18]

Why It Matters

Paul Cain is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Paul Cain born?

Paul Cain was born in Des Moines[2].

Where did Paul Cain die?

Paul Cain passed away in North Hollywood[4].

What did Paul Cain do for work?

Paul Cain worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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