Cyril M. Kornbluth

American science fiction author (1923-1958)
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Cyril M. Kornbluth

Summary

Cyril M. Kornbluth is a human[1]. He was born in Manhattan[2]. He was born on July 23, 1923[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on March 21, 1958[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], journalist[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth died in Chicago[4].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was born on July 23, 1923[3].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was born on July 2, 1923[12].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth died on March 21, 1958[5].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was married to Mary Kornbluth[13].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth worked as a novelist[6].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's professions included writer[7].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth worked as a journalist[9].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth worked as a short story writer[10].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was educated at University of Chicago[15].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's education included a stint at City College of New York[16].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was educated at George Washington Educational Campus[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Cyril M. Kornbluth is The Space Merchants[18].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth received the Prometheus Award[21].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[22].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth received the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette[23].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth was a member of Futurians[24].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth is recorded as male[26].
  • Cyril M. Kornbluth's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], Cyril M. Kornbluth… Recorded date of birth include July 23, 1923[3] and July 2, 1923[12].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31]; City College of New York[16], a higher education institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1847[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; and George Washington Educational Campus[17], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1919[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], journalist[9], and short story writer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Cyril M. Kornbluth is The Space Merchants[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1944[41]; Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], a science fiction award[42], in United States[43]; Prometheus Award[21], a group of awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1979[46]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[22], a literary award[47], founded in 1955[48]; and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette[23].

Personal Life

Among Cyril M. Kornbluth's spouses was Mary Kornbluth[13]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[25].

Death and Burial

Cyril M. Kornbluth died on March 21, 1958[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[49].

Why It Matters

Cyril M. Kornbluth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Works attributed to him include The Marching Morons[52], a literary work[53] and The Space Merchants[54], a literary work[55], written by Frederik Pohl[56].

FAQs

Where was Cyril M. Kornbluth born?

Born in Manhattan[2], Cyril M. Kornbluth…

Where did Cyril M. Kornbluth die?

Cyril M. Kornbluth died in Chicago[4].

Who was Cyril M. Kornbluth married to?

Cyril M. Kornbluth's spouses include Mary Kornbluth[13].

What did Cyril M. Kornbluth do for work?

Cyril M. Kornbluth worked as novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], journalist[9], and short story writer[10].

Where did Cyril M. Kornbluth go to school?

Cyril M. Kornbluth was educated at University of Chicago[15], City College of New York[16], and George Washington Educational Campus[17].

What awards did Cyril M. Kornbluth receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[20], Prometheus Award[21], and Hugo Award for Best Short Story[22].

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  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [56] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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