H. Beam Piper
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Summary
H. Beam Piper was born on March 23, 1904[1], in Altoona[2]. He died on November 4, 1964[3], in Williamsport[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 6, 1964[9], November 11, 1964[10]
- Place of burial: Fairview Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Award received: Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: speculative fiction[15], science fiction[16]
- Commons category: H. Beam Piper[17]
- Archives at: Eberly Family Special Collections Library[18]
- Family name: Piper[19]
- Given name: Henry[20]
- Pseudonym: Horace Beam Piper[21]
- Official website: http://www.zarthani.net/[22], http://www.h-beampiper.com/[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:H. Beam Piper[24]
- Manner of death: suicide[25]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[26]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[27], Locus Award for Best Collection[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[29]
- Commons Creator page: H. Beam Piper[30]
- Birth name: Henry Beam Piper[31]
- Name in native language: Henry Beam Piper[32]
- Start of work period: 1947[33]
Why It Matters
H. Beam Piper has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Little Fuzzy[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was H. Beam Piper born?
H. Beam Piper's place of birth was Altoona[2].
Where did H. Beam Piper die?
H. Beam Piper died in Williamsport[4].
What did H. Beam Piper do for work?
H. Beam Piper worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and science fiction writer[7].
What awards did H. Beam Piper receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[13].