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Carr JohnDickson

★ November 30, 1906 · Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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WritersCareer - software engineerKabbalah Number 2Destiny Number 4Soul Number 7Personality Number 8StrokeParalysis
Biography

Who is Carr JohnDickson?

American author of detective stories, who also published using the pseudonyms Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson and Roger Fairbairn. Carr is generally regarded as one of the greatest writers of so-called "Golden Age" mysteries; complex, plot-driven stories in which the puzzle is paramount. He was a master of the so-called locked room mystery, in which a detective solves apparently impossible crimes. The Dr. Fell mystery The Hollow Man (1935) is usually considered Carrs masterpiece. A resident of England for a number of years, Carr is often grouped among "British-style" mystery writers. Most (though not all) of his novels had English settings, especially country villages and estates, and English characters. His two best-known fictional detective characters (Dr. Gideon Fell and Sir Henry Merrivale) were both English. During 1950, his biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle earned Carr the first of his two Special Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America; the second was awarded during 1970, in recognition of his 40-year career as a mystery writer. He was also presented the MWAs Grand Master award during 1963. Carr was one of only two Americans ever admitted to the British Detection Club. During early spring 1963, while living in Mamaroneck, New York, Carr suffered a stroke, which paralyzed his left side. He continued to write using one hand, and for several years contributed a regular column of mystery and detective book reviews, "The Jury Box", to Ellery Queens Mystery Magazine. Carr eventually relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, and he died there of lung cancer on 28 February 1977, aged 70. Link to Wikipedia biography
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John Dickson Carr (born November 30, 1906)

Public figure: American mystery writer renowned for classic locked-room detective fiction. Birthdate provided: Fri Nov 30, 1906 00:00:00 GMT+0000. Place of birth is variously cited in public records as Greensburg, United States, though other sources list Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He passed away in 1977.

Overview

  • Occupation: Writer of detective fiction
  • Genres: Mystery, puzzle fiction, locked-room mysteries
  • Notable series and pseudonyms: Dr. Gideon Fell (writes as John Dickson Carr) and Sir Henry Merrivale (pseudonym Carter Dickson)

News and public activity

There are no current news updates for John Dickson Carr, as he died long ago. His literary works continue to be reissued and discussed in academic and fan circles. Contemporary coverage focuses on literary analysis of his contributions to the detective genre.

Social media and online presence

  • Official accounts: none known.
  • Public profiles and references: Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Library of Congress, WorldCat, Goodreads.
  • Fan pages: exist on various platforms, but are not official representations of the author.

Recent projects and legacy

No contemporary projects by the author exist. Carr’s legacy endures through ongoing reissues of his works, scholarly articles on his locked-room innovations, and continued influence on mystery fiction. The name Carter Dickson is associated with the Sir Henry Merrivale series, while John Dickson Carr is linked to the Gideon Fell novels.

Selected works and where to find them

  • Gideon Fell novels (written as John Dickson Carr)
  • Sir Henry Merrivale novels (written under the pseudonym Carter Dickson)
  • Editions and copies available via libraries, online retailers, and major catalogs; status varies by country and copyright laws.
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Which Raj Yogas are in Carr JohnDickson's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Carr JohnDickson's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Carr JohnDickson's numerology numbers say?

Carr JohnDickson's core numbers are Kabbalah Number 2, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 7, Personality 8.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

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