Frederik Pohl

American science fiction writer and editor (1919–2013)
Person human Q312641
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Frederik Pohl

Summary

Frederik Pohl is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on +1919-11-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Arlington Heights[4]. He died on +2013-09-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an editor[6], novelist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frederik Pohl was born in New York City[2].
  • Frederik Pohl died in Arlington Heights[4].
  • Frederik Pohl was born on +1919-11-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frederik Pohl died on +2013-09-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Frederik Pohl's spouses was Leslie Perri[12].
  • Frederik Pohl was married to Dorothy Les Tina[13].
  • Frederik Pohl was married to Judith Merril[14].
  • Among Frederik Pohl's spouses was Carol Ulf Stanton[15].
  • Frederik Pohl was married to Elizabeth Anne Hull[16].
  • Frederik Pohl held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Frederik Pohl's native language[18].
  • Frederik Pohl's professions included editor[6].
  • Frederik Pohl worked as a novelist[7].
  • Frederik Pohl worked as a writer[8].
  • Frederik Pohl's professions included journalist[9].
  • Frederik Pohl's professions included science fiction writer[10].
  • Frederik Pohl worked as a literary agent[19].
  • Frederik Pohl was educated at Brooklyn Technical High School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Frederik Pohl is Gateway[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Frederik Pohl is The Space Merchants[22].
  • Frederik Pohl received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[23].
  • Frederik Pohl received the National Book Award[24].
  • Frederik Pohl received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[25].
  • Frederik Pohl received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[26].
  • Frederik Pohl received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederik Pohl was born in New York City[2]. He was born on +1919-11-26T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Frederik Pohl was educated at Brooklyn Technical High School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], novelist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], science fiction writer[10], and literary agent[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gateway[21] and The Space Merchants[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[23], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1966[30]; National Book Award[24], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1936[33]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[25], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1974[36]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[27], a literary award[37], founded in 1953[38]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[39], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1996[42]; and Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine[43], a literary award[44], founded in 1953[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Leslie Perri[12], a writer[46], 1920–1970[47], of United States[48]; Dorothy Les Tina[13], a writer[49], 1917–2003[50]; Judith Merril[14], a writer[51], 1923–1997[52], of Canada[53], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[54]; Carol Ulf Stanton[15], an illustrator[55], b. 1927[56], of United States[57], specialised in science fiction[58]; and Elizabeth Anne Hull[16], an editor[59], 1937–2021[60], of United States[61].

Death and Burial

Frederik Pohl died on +2013-09-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Arlington Heights[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[62].

Why It Matters

Frederik Pohl ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include Gateway[65], a literary work[66], written by him[67]; Heechee Rendezvous[68], a literary work[69], written by him[70]; The Last Theorem[71], a literary work[72], founded in 2008[73], written by Arthur C. Clarke[74]; The Space Merchants[75], a literary work[76], written by him[77]; Beyond the Blue Event Horizon[78], a literary work[79], written by him[80]; and The Annals of the Heechee[81], a literary work[82], written by him[83].

FAQs

Where was Frederik Pohl born?

Frederik Pohl was born in New York City[2].

Where did Frederik Pohl die?

Frederik Pohl passed away in Arlington Heights[4].

Who was Frederik Pohl married to?

Frederik Pohl's spouses include Leslie Perri[12], Dorothy Les Tina[13], Judith Merril[14], and Carol Ulf Stanton[15].

What did Frederik Pohl do for work?

Frederik Pohl worked as editor[6], novelist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Frederik Pohl go to school?

Frederik Pohl was educated at Brooklyn Technical High School[20].

What awards did Frederik Pohl receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[23], National Book Award[24], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[25], and Nebula Award for Best Novel[26].

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