Iain Banks
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Summary
Iain Banks was born on February 16, 1954[1], in Dunfermline[2]. He died on June 9, 2013[3], in Kirkcaldy[4]. He worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,535 views/month, #6,152 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: Scottish people[12]
- Educated at: University of Stirling[13]
- Award received: Tähtivaeltaja Award[14], Q130744609[15], BSFA Award for Best Novel[16], honorary doctorate[17]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[18]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: science fiction literature[21], fiction literature[22]
- Commons category: Iain Banks[23]
- Cause of death: gallbladder cancer[24]
- Family name: Banks[25]
- Given name: Iain[26]
- Pseudonym: Iain M. Banks[27]
- Official website: https://www.iain-banks.net/[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Iain Banks[29]
- Commons gallery: Iain M. Banks[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[32], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[33], Locus Award for Best Novella[34], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[35], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[36]
Why It Matters
Iain Banks has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Culture series[39], a novel series[40]; The Wasp Factory[41], a literary work[42]; Consider Phlebas[43], a literary work[44], founded in 1987[45]; The Player of Games[46], a literary work[47], founded in 1988[48]; Excession[49], a literary work[50], founded in 1996[51]; and Use of Weapons[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1990[54].
FAQs
Where was Iain Banks born?
Iain Banks was born in Dunfermline[2].
Where did Iain Banks die?
Iain Banks passed away in Kirkcaldy[4].
What did Iain Banks do for work?
Iain Banks worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8].
Where did Iain Banks go to school?
Iain Banks was educated at University of Stirling[13].
What awards did Iain Banks receive?
Honors received include Tähtivaeltaja Award[14], Q130744609[15], and BSFA Award for Best Novel[16].