Saladin Ahmed

Arab American writer and poet
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Saladin Ahmed

Summary

Saladin Ahmed is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on October 4, 1975[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and comics writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Saladin Ahmed's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Saladin Ahmed was born on October 4, 1975[3].
  • Saladin Ahmed's father was Ismael Ahmed[9].
  • Saladin Ahmed held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Saladin Ahmed's professions included writer[4].
  • Saladin Ahmed's professions included novelist[5].
  • Saladin Ahmed's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Saladin Ahmed's professions included comics writer[7].
  • Saladin Ahmed was educated at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[11].
  • Saladin Ahmed was educated at Rutgers University[12].
  • Saladin Ahmed's education included a stint at Henry Ford College[13].
  • Saladin Ahmed was educated at Brooklyn College[14].
  • Saladin Ahmed received the Michigan Notable Books[15].
  • Saladin Ahmed received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[16].
  • Saladin Ahmed is recorded as male[17].
  • Saladin Ahmed's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Saladin Ahmed's family name is recorded as Ahmed[19].
  • Saladin Ahmed's given name is recorded as Saladin[20].
  • Saladin Ahmed's official website is recorded as https://www.copperbottle.net/[21].
  • Saladin Ahmed's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[22].
  • Saladin Ahmed's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Saladin Ahmed's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Short Story[24].
  • Saladin Ahmed's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Saladin Ahmed's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+103731'}[26].
  • Saladin Ahmed's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+101489'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit[2], Saladin Ahmed… he was born on October 4, 1975[3]. His father was Ismael Ahmed[9].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[11], an academic institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1841[30]; Rutgers University[12], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1766[33]; Henry Ford College[13], a community college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1938[36]; and Brooklyn College[14], a college[37], in United States[38], founded in 1930[39], headquartered in Brooklyn[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and comics writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Michigan Notable Books[15] and Locus Award for Best First Novel[16], a literary award[41], in United States[42].

Why It Matters

Saladin Ahmed ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Throne of the Crescent Moon[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Saladin Ahmed born?

Born in Detroit[2], Saladin Ahmed…

Who were Saladin Ahmed's parents?

Saladin Ahmed's father was Ismael Ahmed[9].

What did Saladin Ahmed do for work?

Saladin Ahmed worked as writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and comics writer[7].

Where did Saladin Ahmed go to school?

Saladin Ahmed was educated at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[11], Rutgers University[12], Henry Ford College[13], and Brooklyn College[14].

What awards did Saladin Ahmed receive?

Honors received include Michigan Notable Books[15] and Locus Award for Best First Novel[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . michigan.gov. michigan.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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