George R. R. Martin
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Summary
George R. R. Martin was born on September 20, 1948[1], in Bayonne[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], fantasy author[5], science fiction writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50,066 views/month, #1,935 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: television writer[11], television producer[12], short story writer[13], blogger[14], prose writer[15], editing staff[16], film producer[17], manufacturer[18]
- Employer: Clarke University[19]
- Educated at: Northwestern University[20], Medill School of Journalism[21], Marist High School[22]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novelette[23], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[24], Hugo Award for Best Novella[25], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[26], Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story[27], Locus Award for Best Collection[28], Locus Award for Best Novelette[29], Locus Award for Best Novella[30], Locus Award for Best Short Story[31], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[32], Premio Gigamesh[33], Geffen Award[34], Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[35], Inkpot Award[36]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[39]
- Genre: high fantasy[40], fantasy[41], science fiction[42]
- Commons category: George R. R. Martin[43]
- Archives at: Cushing Memorial Library & Archives[44]
- Residence: Santa Fe[45]
Product Details
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1948-09-20[48]
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Community tags: audiobook, author, has german audiobooks[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: b71fd9a0-6432-494c-9f01-14a716bdca2e[50]
Why It Matters
George R. R. Martin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 87 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Chabon[53], a writer[54], b. 1963[55], of United States[56], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[57]; Daniel Abraham[58], a novelist[59], b. 1969[60], of United States[61], awarded the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[62]; Vera Kamsha[63], a journalist[64], b. 1962[65], of Russia[66]; and Carrie Vaughn[67], a novelist[68], b. 1973[69], of United States[70], awarded the Philip K. Dick Award[71].
Works attributed to him include A Song of Ice and Fire[72], a novel series[73]; The Winds of Winter[74], a literary work[75]; A Game of Thrones[76], a literary work[77]; Fire & Blood[78], a literary work[79]; Tales of Dunk and Egg[80]; and A Dance with Dragons[81].
FAQs
Where was George R. R. Martin born?
George R. R. Martin was born in Bayonne[2].
What did George R. R. Martin do for work?
George R. R. Martin worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], fantasy author[5], science fiction writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did George R. R. Martin go to school?
George R. R. Martin was educated at Northwestern University[20], Medill School of Journalism[21], and Marist High School[22].
What awards did George R. R. Martin receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novelette[23], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[24], Hugo Award for Best Novella[25], and Hugo Award for Best Short Story[26].
Who did George R. R. Martin influence?
George R. R. Martin has been cited as an influence by Michael Chabon[53], Daniel Abraham[58], Vera Kamsha[63], and Carrie Vaughn[67].