Brian Stableford

British writer (1948–2024)
Person human Q2631376
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Brian Stableford

Summary

Brian Stableford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Shipley[2]. He was born on July 25, 1948[3]. He died in Swansea[4]. He died on February 24, 2024[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], literary critic[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Brian Stableford's place of birth was Shipley[2].
  • Brian Stableford passed away in Swansea[4].
  • Brian Stableford was born on July 25, 1948[3].
  • Brian Stableford died on February 24, 2024[5].
  • Brian Stableford held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Brian Stableford's professions included writer[6].
  • Brian Stableford's professions included novelist[7].
  • Brian Stableford's professions included author[8].
  • Brian Stableford's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Brian Stableford worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Brian Stableford worked as a researcher[13].
  • Brian Stableford was educated at University of York[14].
  • Brian Stableford received the Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[15].
  • Brian Stableford received the SFRA Pioneer Award[16].
  • Brian Stableford received the Pilgrim Award[17].
  • Brian Stableford received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[18].
  • Brian Stableford was influenced by Barrington J. Bayley[19].
  • Brian Stableford is recorded as male[20].
  • Brian Stableford's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Brian Stableford's Commons category is recorded as Brian Stableford[22].
  • Brian Stableford's family name is recorded as Stableford[23].
  • Brian Stableford's given name is recorded as Brian[24].
  • Brian Stableford's academic thesis is recorded as The sociology of science fiction[25].
  • Brian Stableford's nominated for is recorded as Arthur C. Clarke Award[26].
  • Brian Stableford's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Stableford was born in Shipley[2]. He was born on July 25, 1948[3].

Education

Brian Stableford was educated at University of York[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], literary critic[9], science fiction writer[10], and researcher[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[15]; SFRA Pioneer Award[16], an award[28], founded in 1990[29]; Pilgrim Award[17], a literary award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1970[32]; and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[18], a literary award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1979[35].

Death and Burial

Brian Stableford died on February 24, 2024[5]. He passed away in Swansea[4].

Why It Matters

Brian Stableford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Brian Stableford born?

Brian Stableford was born in Shipley[2].

Where did Brian Stableford die?

Brian Stableford died in Swansea[4].

What did Brian Stableford do for work?

Brian Stableford worked as writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], literary critic[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Brian Stableford go to school?

Brian Stableford was educated at University of York[14].

What awards did Brian Stableford receive?

Honors received include Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[15], SFRA Pioneer Award[16], Pilgrim Award[17], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. sbg.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . JSTOR. wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . etheses.whiterose.ac.uk. Retrieved . etheses.whiterose.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . play.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Helldorado. muse.jhu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . gpi.noosfere.org. gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bsfa.co.uk. bsfa.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . fantascienza.com. fantascienza.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . E-Theses Online Service. Retrieved . etheses.whiterose.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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