H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells
Summary
H. G. Wells is a human[1]. He was born in Bromley[2]. He was born on September 21, 1866[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 13, 1946[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], Idist[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,896 views/month, #3,743 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- H. G. Wells's place of birth was Bromley[2].
- H. G. Wells passed away in London[4].
- H. G. Wells was born on September 21, 1866[3].
- H. G. Wells died on August 13, 1946[5].
- H. G. Wells's father was Joseph Wells[12].
- H. G. Wells's mother was Sarah Neal[13].
- H. G. Wells was married to Isabel Mary Wells[14].
- H. G. Wells was married to Catherine Wells[15].
- A child of H. G. Wells was Anthony West[16].
- A child of H. G. Wells was George Philip Wells[17].
- A child of H. G. Wells was Frank Wells[18].
- H. G. Wells held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- H. G. Wells held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
- English was H. G. Wells's native language[21].
- H. G. Wells is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22].
- H. G. Wells worked as a writer[6].
- H. G. Wells worked as a historian[7].
- H. G. Wells's professions included journalist[8].
- H. G. Wells worked as an Idist[9].
- H. G. Wells's professions included science fiction writer[10].
- H. G. Wells's professions included novelist[23].
- H. G. Wells's field of work was science fiction[24].
- H. G. Wells's field of work was creative and professional writing[25].
- H. G. Wells's field of work was non-fiction literature[26].
- H. G. Wells's field of work was science fiction literature[27].
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Origins and Family
H. G. Wells's place of birth was Bromley[2]. He was born on September 21, 1866[3]. His father was Joseph Wells[12]. His mother was Sarah Neal[13]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22]. English was his native language[21].
Education
Educated at Royal College of Science[28], a college[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1881[31] and University of London[32], a university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1836[35], headquartered in London[36]. H. G. Wells earned the academic degree of Doktor of Biology Sciences[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], Idist[9], science fiction writer[10], and novelist[23]. Fields of work include science fiction[24], a speculative fiction genre[38]; creative and professional writing[25], an academic discipline[39]; non-fiction literature[26], a sub-set of literature[40]; and science fiction literature[27], a literary genre[41]. H. G. Wells held the position of president[42].
Recognition
H. G. Wells received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[43].
Personal Life
Spouses include Isabel Mary Wells[14], 1865–1931[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45] and Catherine Wells[15], a poet[46], 1872–1927[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]. Children include Anthony West[16], a literary critic[49], 1914–1987[50], of United Kingdom[51]; George Philip Wells[17], a zoologist[52], 1901–1985[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55]; and Frank Wells[18], a writer[56], 1902–1982[57], of United Kingdom[58]. H. G. Wells was affiliated with the Labour Party[59].
Death and Burial
H. G. Wells died on August 13, 1946[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was liver tumor[60].
Why It Matters
H. G. Wells ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,896 views/month, #3,743 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 131 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Ray Bradbury[63], a screenwriter[64], 1920–2012[65], of United States[66], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[67]; Ursula K. Le Guin[68], a writer[69], 1929–2018[70], of United States[71], awarded the Margaret Edwards Award[72], specialised in fiction[73]; Jorge Luis Borges[74], a translator[75], 1899–1986[76], of Argentina[77], awarded the Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[78]; C. S. Lewis[79], a writer[80], 1898–1963[81], of United Kingdom[82], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[83], specialised in writing[84]; Gene Wolfe[85], a writer[86], 1931–2019[87], of United States[88], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[89], specialised in science fiction[90]; and Christopher Priest[91], a novelist[92], 1943–2024[93], of United Kingdom[94], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[95], specialised in literature[96].
Works attributed to him include The Island of Dr Moreau[97], The War of the Worlds[98], The Invisible Man[99], The Time Machine[100], The Outline of History[101], and Empire of the Ants[102].
FAQs
Where was H. G. Wells born?
H. G. Wells was born in Bromley[2].
Where did H. G. Wells die?
H. G. Wells passed away in London[4].
Who were H. G. Wells's parents?
H. G. Wells's father was Joseph Wells[12]. H. G. Wells's mother was Sarah Neal[13].
Who was H. G. Wells married to?
H. G. Wells's spouses include Isabel Mary Wells[14] and Catherine Wells[15].
What did H. G. Wells do for work?
H. G. Wells worked as writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], Idist[9], and science fiction writer[10].
Where did H. G. Wells go to school?
H. G. Wells was educated at Royal College of Science[28] and University of London[32].
What awards did H. G. Wells receive?
Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[43].
Who did H. G. Wells influence?
H. G. Wells has been cited as an influence by Ray Bradbury[63], Ursula K. Le Guin[68], Jorge Luis Borges[74], and C. S. Lewis[79].