James Blish

Summary

James Blish is a human^[1]. Born in East Orange^[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1921^[3]. He died in Henley-on-Thames^[4]. He died on July 30, 1975^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], literary critic^[8], and science fiction writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• James Blish was born in East Orange^[2].
• James Blish died in Henley-on-Thames^[4].
• James Blish was born on May 23, 1921^[3].
• James Blish died on July 30, 1975^[5].
• Burial took place at Holywell Cemetery^[11].
• Among James Blish's spouses was J. A. Lawrence^[12].
• Among James Blish's spouses was Virginia Kidd^[13].
• James Blish held citizenship in United States^[14].
• English was James Blish's native language^[15].
• James Blish worked as a writer^[6].
• James Blish worked as a novelist^[7].
• James Blish worked as a literary critic^[8].
• James Blish worked as a science fiction writer^[9].
• James Blish's education included a stint at Columbia University^[16].
• James Blish's education included a stint at Rutgers University^[17].
• A notable work attributed to James Blish is A Case of Conscience^[18].
• A notable work attributed to James Blish is The Seedling Stars^[19].
• James Blish received the Hugo Award for Best Novel^[20].
• James Blish received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[21].
• James Blish received the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella^[22].
• James Blish received the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[23].
• James Blish is recorded as male^[24].
• James Blish's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• James Blish's genre is science fiction^[26].
• James Blish's genre is fantasy^[27].

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Origins and Family

James Blish was born in East Orange^[2]. He was born on May 23, 1921^[3]. English was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at Columbia University^[16], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1754^[30], headquartered in Manhattan^[31] and Rutgers University^[17], a public research university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1766^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], literary critic^[8], and science fiction writer^[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A Case of Conscience^[18], a literary work^[35] and The Seedling Stars^[19], a literary work^[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Novel^[20], a literary award^[37], founded in 1953^[38]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[21], an award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1996^[41]; Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella^[22], a literary award^[42], founded in 1996^[43]; and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include J. A. Lawrence^[12], a writer^[44], b. 1940^[45], of United States^[46] and Virginia Kidd^[13], a literary agent^[47], 1921–2003^[48], of United States^[49].

Death and Burial

James Blish died on July 30, 1975^[5]. He passed away in Henley-on-Thames^[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer^[50]. He is buried at Holywell Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

James Blish ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

Works attributed to him include A Case of Conscience^[53], a literary work^[54].

FAQs

Where was James Blish born?

James Blish's place of birth was East Orange^[2].

Where did James Blish die?

James Blish passed away in Henley-on-Thames^[4].

Who was James Blish married to?

James Blish's spouses include J. A. Lawrence^[12] and Virginia Kidd^[13].

What did James Blish do for work?

James Blish worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], literary critic^[8], and science fiction writer^[9].

Where did James Blish go to school?

James Blish was educated at Columbia University^[16] and Rutgers University^[17].

What awards did James Blish receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel^[20], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[21], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella^[22], and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[23].