Robert W. Chambers
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Summary
Robert W. Chambers was born on May 26, 1865[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on December 16, 1933[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a writer[5], painter[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,713 views/month, #6,587 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1865[11]
- Date of death: December 13, 1933[12], January 1, 1933[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: children's writer[15]
- Field of work: travel literature[16], speculative fiction[17], horror literature[18], romance novel[19]
- Educated at: Académie Julian[20]
- Notable work: The King in Yellow[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Robert W. Chambers[24]
- Family name: Chambers[25]
- Given name: Robert[26]
- Commons gallery: Robert W. Chambers[27]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Robert W. Chambers[30]
- Sibling: Walter B. Chambers[31]
Why It Matters
Robert W. Chambers has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by H. P. Lovecraft[34], a novelist[35], 1890–1937[36], of United States[37], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[38], specialised in horror fiction[39].
Works attributed to him include The King in Yellow[40], a literary work[41] and The Repairer of Reputations[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Robert W. Chambers born?
Robert W. Chambers's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Robert W. Chambers die?
Robert W. Chambers passed away in New York City[4].
What did Robert W. Chambers do for work?
Robert W. Chambers worked as a writer[5], painter[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Robert W. Chambers go to school?
Robert W. Chambers was educated at Académie Julian[20].
Who did Robert W. Chambers influence?
Robert W. Chambers has been cited as an influence by H. P. Lovecraft[34].