Robert B. Parker
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Summary
Robert B. Parker was born on September 17, 1932[1], in Springfield[2]. He died on January 18, 2010[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,743 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Employer: Northeastern University[9]
- Educated at: Boston University[10], Colby College[11], Boston University College of Arts and Sciences[12]
- Award received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[13], Gumshoe Awards[14], The Grand Master[15], Maltese Falcon Award[16], Shamus Award[17]
- Influenced by: Dashiell Hammett[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: detective fiction[20]
- Commons category: Robert Brown Parker[21]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[22]
- Family name: Parker[23]
- Given name: Robert[24], Brown[25]
- Official website: http://www.robertbparker.net/[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Brown Parker[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Different from: Robert Parker[30]
Why It Matters
Robert B. Parker has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[33], a writer[34], b. 1954[35], of United Kingdom[36], awarded the Nero Award[37], specialised in literary activity[38] and Sara Paretsky[39], a novelist[40], b. 1947[41], of United States[42], awarded the The Grand Master[43].
Works attributed to him include Poodle Springs[44], a written work[45], written by Raymond Chandler[46].
FAQs
Where was Robert B. Parker born?
Robert B. Parker's place of birth was Springfield[2].
Where did Robert B. Parker die?
Robert B. Parker died in Cambridge[4].
What did Robert B. Parker do for work?
Robert B. Parker worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6].
Where did Robert B. Parker go to school?
Robert B. Parker was educated at Boston University[10], Colby College[11], and Boston University College of Arts and Sciences[12].
What awards did Robert B. Parker receive?
Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[13], Gumshoe Awards[14], The Grand Master[15], and Maltese Falcon Award[16].
Who did Robert B. Parker influence?
Robert B. Parker has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[33] and Sara Paretsky[39].