Sofia Samatar
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Sofia Samatar
Summary
Sofia Samatar is a human[1]. Born in Indiana[2], she… she was born on October 24, 1971[3]. She worked as a science fiction writer[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Sofia Samatar was born in Indiana[2].
- Sofia Samatar was born on October 24, 1971[3].
- Sofia Samatar's father was Said Sheikh Samatar[8].
- Sofia Samatar held citizenship in United States[9].
- Sofia Samatar's professions included science fiction writer[4].
- Sofia Samatar's professions included writer[5].
- Sofia Samatar's professions included university teacher[6].
- Sofia Samatar's field of work was creative and professional writing[10].
- Sofia Samatar's field of work was fantasy literature[11].
- Sofia Samatar's field of work was Arabic literature[12].
- Sofia Samatar's field of work was African literature[13].
- Sofia Samatar's field of work was English[14].
- Among Sofia Samatar's employers was James Madison University[15].
- Sofia Samatar's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16].
- Sofia Samatar was educated at Goshen College[17].
- Sofia Samatar received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[18].
- Sofia Samatar received the Robert Holdstock Award for Best Fantasy Novel[19].
- Sofia Samatar received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[20].
- Sofia Samatar was influenced by William Faulkner[21].
- Sofia Samatar was influenced by Virginia Woolf[22].
- Sofia Samatar is recorded as female[23].
- Sofia Samatar's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Sofia Samatar's Commons category is recorded as Sofia Samatar[25].
- Sofia Samatar's family name is recorded as Samatar[26].
- Sofia Samatar's given name is recorded as Sofia[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Sofia Samatar was born in Indiana[2]. She was born on October 24, 1971[3]. Her father was Said Sheikh Samatar[8].
Education
Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Goshen College[17], a higher education institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1894[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include science fiction writer[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[10], an academic discipline[34]; fantasy literature[11], a literary genre[35]; Arabic literature[12], a sub-set of literature[36]; African literature[13], a sub-set of literature[37]; and English[14], a natural language[38], in American Samoa[39]. Among Sofia Samatar's employers was James Madison University[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[18], a literary award[40], founded in 1973[41]; Robert Holdstock Award for Best Fantasy Novel[19]; and World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[20], a class of award[42], founded in 1975[43].
Why It Matters
Sofia Samatar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Sofia Samatar born?
Sofia Samatar's place of birth was Indiana[2].
Who were Sofia Samatar's parents?
Sofia Samatar's father was Said Sheikh Samatar[8].
What did Sofia Samatar do for work?
Sofia Samatar worked as science fiction writer[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Sofia Samatar go to school?
Sofia Samatar was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16] and Goshen College[17].
What awards did Sofia Samatar receive?
Honors received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[18], Robert Holdstock Award for Best Fantasy Novel[19], and World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[20].