Stuart M. Kaminsky

Novelist, mystery writer (1934–2009)
Person human Q2036138
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Summary

Stuart M. Kaminsky was born on September 29, 1934[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on October 9, 2009[3], in St. Louis[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Chevra Kadisha Adas B'nai Israel Vyeshurun[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: biographer[14], film scholar[15]
  • Employer: Northwestern University[16], Florida State University[17]
  • Educated at: University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[18], Northwestern University[19], Northwestern University School of Communication[20], John Marshall Metropolitan High School[21]
  • Award received: Edgar Awards[22], Prix du Roman d’Aventures[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Cause of death: hepatitis[25]
  • Family name: Kaminsky[26]
  • Given name: Stuart[27]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[30]

Why It Matters

Stuart M. Kaminsky has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Stuart M. Kaminsky born?

Stuart M. Kaminsky was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Stuart M. Kaminsky die?

Stuart M. Kaminsky passed away in St. Louis[4].

What did Stuart M. Kaminsky do for work?

Stuart M. Kaminsky worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Stuart M. Kaminsky go to school?

Stuart M. Kaminsky was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[18], Northwestern University[19], Northwestern University School of Communication[20], and John Marshall Metropolitan High School[21].

What awards did Stuart M. Kaminsky receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[22] and Prix du Roman d’Aventures[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  8. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . leslecturesdelonclepaul.over-blog.com. leslecturesdelonclepaul.over-blog.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . heraldtribune.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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