Bob Shaw

Summary

Bob Shaw is a human^[1]. Born in Belfast^[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1931^[3]. He passed away in Manchester^[4]. He died on February 11, 1996^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and science fiction fan^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Bob Shaw's place of birth was Belfast^[2].
• Bob Shaw passed away in Manchester^[4].
• Bob Shaw was born on December 31, 1931^[3].
• Bob Shaw died on February 11, 1996^[5].
• Bob Shaw died on February 12, 1996^[11].
• Bob Shaw held citizenship in Ireland^[12].
• Bob Shaw's professions included writer^[6].
• Bob Shaw's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Bob Shaw worked as a science fiction writer^[8].
• Bob Shaw's professions included science fiction fan^[9].
• Bob Shaw received the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer^[13].
• Bob Shaw received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[14].
• Bob Shaw received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[15].
• Bob Shaw received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[16].
• Bob Shaw is recorded as male^[17].
• Bob Shaw's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Bob Shaw's genre is speculative fiction^[19].
• The cause of death was cancer^[20].
• Bob Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw^[21].
• Bob Shaw's given name is recorded as Bob^[22].
• Bob Shaw's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[23].
• Bob Shaw's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel^[24].
• Bob Shaw's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[25].
• Bob Shaw's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novel^[26].
• Bob Shaw's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Bob Shaw was born in Belfast^[2]. He was born on December 31, 1931^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and science fiction fan^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer^[13], a literary award^[28], founded in 1967^[29]; BSFA Award for Best Novel^[14], a literary award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1970^[32]; and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[16], a literary award^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1979^[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 11, 1996^[5] and February 12, 1996^[11]. Bob Shaw passed away in Manchester^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[20].

Why It Matters

Bob Shaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Works attributed to him include Orbitsville^[38], a literary work^[39].

FAQs

Where was Bob Shaw born?

Bob Shaw was born in Belfast^[2].

Where did Bob Shaw die?

Bob Shaw passed away in Manchester^[4].

What did Bob Shaw do for work?

Bob Shaw worked as writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and science fiction fan^[9].

What awards did Bob Shaw receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer^[13], BSFA Award for Best Novel^[14], BSFA Award for Best Novel^[15], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[16].