Barrington J. Bayley

British writer (1937-2008)
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Summary

Barrington J. Bayley is a human[1]. Born in Birmingham[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1937[3]. He died in Shrewsbury[4]. He died on October 14, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Barrington J. Bayley's place of birth was Birmingham[2].
  • Barrington J. Bayley passed away in Shrewsbury[4].
  • Barrington J. Bayley was born on April 9, 1937[3].
  • Barrington J. Bayley died on October 14, 2008[5].
  • Barrington J. Bayley died on October 13, 2008[9].
  • Barrington J. Bayley held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's professions included writer[6].
  • Barrington J. Bayley worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Barrington J. Bayley was educated at Haberdashers' Adams[11].
  • Barrington J. Bayley received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[12].
  • Barrington J. Bayley received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[13].
  • Barrington J. Bayley received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[14].
  • Barrington J. Bayley received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[15].
  • Barrington J. Bayley is recorded as male[16].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[18].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's given name is recorded as Barrington[19].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[21].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[22].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's nominated for is recorded as Philip K. Dick Award[23].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's nominated for is recorded as BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[24].
  • Barrington J. Bayley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as British English[25].

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Origins and Family

Barrington J. Bayley was born in Birmingham[2]. He was born on April 9, 1937[3].

Education

Barrington J. Bayley was educated at Haberdashers' Adams[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[12], a literary award[26], in Japan[27], founded in 1970[28] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[15], a literary award[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1979[31].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 14, 2008[5] and October 13, 2008[9]. Barrington J. Bayley died in Shrewsbury[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[18].

Why It Matters

Barrington J. Bayley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by M. John Harrison[34], a writer[35], b. 1945[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Otherwise Award[38]; Bruce Sterling[39], a novelist[40], b. 1954[41], of United States[42], awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[43]; and Brian Stableford[44], a writer[45], 1948–2024[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[48].

FAQs

Where was Barrington J. Bayley born?

Born in Birmingham[2].

Where did Barrington J. Bayley die?

Barrington J. Bayley died in Shrewsbury[4].

What did Barrington J. Bayley do for work?

Barrington J. Bayley worked as writer[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Where did Barrington J. Bayley go to school?

Barrington J. Bayley was educated at Haberdashers' Adams[11].

What awards did Barrington J. Bayley receive?

Honors received include Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[12], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[13], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[14], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[15].

Who did Barrington J. Bayley influence?

Barrington J. Bayley has been cited as an influence by M. John Harrison[34], Bruce Sterling[39], and Brian Stableford[44].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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