Clifford D. Simak

American writer, journalist (1904–1988)
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Clifford D. Simak
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Clifford D. Simak

Summary

Clifford D. Simak is a human[1]. His place of birth was Millville[2]. He was born on August 3, 1904[3]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4]. He died on April 25, 1988[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Clifford D. Simak was born in Millville[2].
  • Clifford D. Simak passed away in Minneapolis[4].
  • Clifford D. Simak was born on August 3, 1904[3].
  • Clifford D. Simak died on April 25, 1988[5].
  • Clifford D. Simak died on April 24, 1988[12].
  • Burial took place at Lakewood Cemetery[13].
  • Among Clifford D. Simak's spouses was Kay Kuchenberg Simak[14].
  • Clifford D. Simak held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Clifford D. Simak's native language[16].
  • Clifford D. Simak's professions included writer[6].
  • Clifford D. Simak's professions included journalist[7].
  • Clifford D. Simak worked as a novelist[8].
  • Clifford D. Simak worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Clifford D. Simak worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Clifford D. Simak's professions included editor[17].
  • Clifford D. Simak was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Clifford D. Simak is Way Station[19].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Hugo Award for Best Novelette[20].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Jupiter Award[22].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[23].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[24].
  • Clifford D. Simak received the Locus Award for Best Short Story[25].
  • Clifford D. Simak is recorded as male[26].
  • Clifford D. Simak's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Clifford D. Simak was born in Millville[2]. He was born on August 3, 1904[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Clifford D. Simak's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], science fiction writer[10], and editor[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Clifford D. Simak is Way Station[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Novelette[20], a literary award[28], founded in 1955[29]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[21], a literary award[30], founded in 1953[31]; Jupiter Award[22], a group of awards[32], in United States[33], founded in 1974[34]; Nebula Award for Best Short Story[23], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1966[37]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[24], a literary award[38], founded in 1955[39]; and Locus Award for Best Short Story[25], a literary award[40], in United States[41].

Personal Life

Clifford D. Simak was married to Kay Kuchenberg Simak[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 25, 1988[5] and April 24, 1988[12]. Clifford D. Simak passed away in Minneapolis[4]. Burial took place at Lakewood Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Clifford D. Simak has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Michel Houellebecq[43], a poet[44], b. 1956[45], of France[46], awarded the Prix de Flore[47], specialised in literature[48].

Works attributed to him include Way Station[49], a literary work[50]; City[51], a literary work[52], founded in 1944[53]; Ring Around the Sun[54], a literary work[55], founded in 1953[56]; The Goblin Reservation[57], a literary work[58], founded in 1968[59]; All Flesh is Grass[60], a literary work[61]; and Time is the Simplest Thing[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1961[64].

FAQs

Where was Clifford D. Simak born?

Clifford D. Simak's place of birth was Millville[2].

Where did Clifford D. Simak die?

Clifford D. Simak died in Minneapolis[4].

Who was Clifford D. Simak married to?

Clifford D. Simak's spouses include Kay Kuchenberg Simak[14].

What did Clifford D. Simak do for work?

Clifford D. Simak worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Clifford D. Simak go to school?

Clifford D. Simak was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].

What awards did Clifford D. Simak receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novelette[20], Hugo Award for Best Novel[21], Jupiter Award[22], and Nebula Award for Best Short Story[23].

Who did Clifford D. Simak influence?

Clifford D. Simak has been cited as an influence by Michel Houellebecq[43].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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