John Varley
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John Varley
Summary
John Varley is a human[1]. Born in Austin[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1947[3]. He died in Beaverton[4]. He died on December 10, 2025[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- John Varley's place of birth was Austin[2].
- John Varley died in Beaverton[4].
- John Varley was born on August 9, 1947[3].
- John Varley died on December 10, 2025[5].
- John Varley held citizenship in United States[10].
- John Varley worked as a writer[6].
- John Varley worked as a novelist[7].
- John Varley worked as a screenwriter[8].
- John Varley's field of work was literature[11].
- John Varley's field of work was science fiction literature[12].
- John Varley's field of work was science fiction short story[13].
- John Varley's field of work was science fiction novel[14].
- John Varley's education included a stint at Nederland High School[15].
- John Varley's education included a stint at Michigan State University[16].
- John Varley received the Nebula Award for Best Novella[17].
- John Varley received the Locus Award for Best Novella[18].
- John Varley received the Locus Award for Best Novelette[19].
- John Varley received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[20].
- John Varley received the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21].
- John Varley received the Locus Award for Best Novella[22].
- John Varley is recorded as male[23].
- John Varley's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- John Varley's genre is science fiction[25].
- John Varley's family name is recorded as Varley[26].
- John Varley's given name is recorded as John[27].
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Origins and Family
John Varley's place of birth was Austin[2]. He was born on August 9, 1947[3].
Education
Educated at Nederland High School[15], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1924[30] and Michigan State University[16], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1855[33], headquartered in East Lansing[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. Fields of work include literature[11], a type of arts[35]; science fiction literature[12], a literary genre[36]; science fiction short story[13]; and science fiction novel[14], a novel genre[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[17], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1966[40]; Locus Award for Best Novella[18], a literary award[41], in United States[42]; Locus Award for Best Novelette[19], a literary award[43], in United States[44]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[20], a class of award[45], founded in 1968[46]; Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1978[49]; and Locus Award for Best Short Story[50], a literary award[51], in United States[52].
Death and Burial
John Varley died on December 10, 2025[5]. He died in Beaverton[4].
Why It Matters
John Varley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Works attributed to him include Steel Beach[55], a literary work[56]; Titan[57], a literary work[58]; and Millennium[59], a literary work[60].
FAQs
Where was John Varley born?
John Varley was born in Austin[2].
Where did John Varley die?
John Varley died in Beaverton[4].
What did John Varley do for work?
John Varley worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did John Varley go to school?
John Varley was educated at Nederland High School[15] and Michigan State University[16].
What awards did John Varley receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[17], Locus Award for Best Novella[18], Locus Award for Best Novelette[19], and Hugo Award for Best Novella[20].