Walter Van Tilburg Clark

American novelist, short story writer, educator (1909–1971)
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Summary

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was born on August 3, 1909[1], in Orland[2]. He died on November 10, 1971[3], in Reno[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Walter Ernest Clark[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Employer: University of Nevada, Reno[11], San Francisco State University[12]
  • Educated at: University of Nevada, Reno[13], University of Vermont[14]
  • Notable work: The Ox-Bow Incident[15]
  • Award received: O. Henry Award[16], honorary doctor of the Colgate University[17], Legum Doctor[18], member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Clark[21]
  • Given name: Walter[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]

Why It Matters

Walter Van Tilburg Clark has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Walter Van Tilburg Clark born?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was born in Orland[2].

Where did Walter Van Tilburg Clark die?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark passed away in Reno[4].

Who were Walter Van Tilburg Clark's parents?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark's father was Walter Ernest Clark[9].

What did Walter Van Tilburg Clark do for work?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and poet[7].

Where did Walter Van Tilburg Clark go to school?

Walter Van Tilburg Clark was educated at University of Nevada, Reno[13] and University of Vermont[14].

What awards did Walter Van Tilburg Clark receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[16], honorary doctor of the Colgate University[17], Legum Doctor[18], and member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . General Catalog 1971 - 1972. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . library.unr.edu. library.unr.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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