Isaac Asimov
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Summary
Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi[1]. He died in Manhattan[2]. He worked as a biochemist[3], novelist[4], prose writer[5], autobiographer[6], and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52,195 views/month, #2,722 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Janet Asimov[9], Gertrude Asimov[10]
- Child: Robyn Asimov[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[12], United States[13]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[14]
- Occupation: science writer[15], non-fiction writer[16], university teacher[17], journalist[18], screenwriter[19], writer[20], crime fiction writer[21]
- Field of work: biochemistry[22]
- Employer: Boston University[23]
- Educated at: Columbia University[24], Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[25], Columbia University School of General Studies[26], Boys and Girls High School[27], Boys High School[28]
- Discoverer or inventor: positronic brain[29], positronic robot[30]
- Award received: Hugo Award[31], James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[32], Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series[33], Humanist of the Year[34], Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[35], Nebula Award for Best Novel[36], Locus Award for Best Novel[37], Hugo Award for Best Novel[38], Klumpke-Roberts Award[39], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[40], Locus Award for Best Novelette[41], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[42], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[43], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[44]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[47]
- Genre: science fiction[48]
- Military branch: United States Army[49]
- Commons category: Isaac Asimov[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1920-02-01[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 1992-04-06[54]
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Community tags: has german audio plays[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 921108ff-319f-443e-83eb-3a21a767f7ef[56]
Why It Matters
Isaac Asimov has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[59], a financier[60], b. 1967[61], of New Zealand[62], awarded the Frank Schirrmacher Award[63], specialised in investment[64]; Cory Doctorow[65], a science fiction writer[66], b. 1971[67], of Canada[68], awarded the EFF Award[69]; Paul Krugman[70], a columnist[71], b. 1953[72], of United States[73], awarded the Adam Smith Award[74], specialised in international economics[75]; Péter Gervai[76], a network engineer[77], b. 1972[78], of Hungary[79]; and Irakli Lomouri[80], a translator[81], b. 1959[82], of Soviet Union[83].
Works attributed to him include Three Laws of Robotics[84], an Epigrammatic law[85], founded in 1942[86]; Foundation series[87], a novel series[88]; I, Robot[89], a literary work[90]; Foundation[91]; Fantastic Voyage[92]; and The Last Question[93].
FAQs
Where was Isaac Asimov born?
Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi[1].
Where did Isaac Asimov die?
Isaac Asimov passed away in Manhattan[2].
Who was Isaac Asimov married to?
Isaac Asimov's spouses include Janet Asimov[9] and Gertrude Asimov[10].
What did Isaac Asimov do for work?
Isaac Asimov worked as a biochemist[3], novelist[4], prose writer[5], autobiographer[6], and science fiction writer[7].
Where did Isaac Asimov go to school?
Isaac Asimov was educated at Columbia University[24], Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[25], Columbia University School of General Studies[26], and Boys and Girls High School[27].
What awards did Isaac Asimov receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award[31], James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[32], Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series[33], and Humanist of the Year[34].
Who did Isaac Asimov influence?
Isaac Asimov has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[59], Cory Doctorow[65], Paul Krugman[70], and Péter Gervai[76].