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Julian May

American science fiction, fantasy, horror, science and children's writer (1931–2017)
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Julian May

Summary

Julian May is a human[1]. She was born in Chicago[2]. She was born on July 10, 1931[3]. She died in Bellevue[4]. She died on October 17, 2017[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], science fiction writer[9], and children's writer[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Julian May…
  • Julian May passed away in Bellevue[4].
  • Julian May was born on July 10, 1931[3].
  • Julian May died on October 17, 2017[5].
  • Julian May was married to T. E. Dikty[12].
  • Julian May held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Julian May worked as a writer[6].
  • Julian May's professions included novelist[7].
  • Julian May's professions included biographer[8].
  • Julian May's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • Julian May worked as a children's writer[10].
  • Julian May received the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[14].
  • Julian May's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Julian May is recorded as female[16].
  • Julian May's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Julian May's family name is recorded as May[18].
  • Julian May's given name is recorded as Julian[19].
  • Julian May's given name is recorded as Clare[20].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[22].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[23].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[24].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[25].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novel[26].
  • Julian May's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Julian May was born in Chicago[2]. She was born on July 10, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], science fiction writer[9], and children's writer[10].

Recognition

Julian May received the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[14].

Personal Life

Among Julian May's spouses was T. E. Dikty[12]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Julian May died on October 17, 2017[5]. She died in Bellevue[4].

Why It Matters

Julian May has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Julian May born?

Born in Chicago[2], Julian May…

Where did Julian May die?

Julian May died in Bellevue[4].

Who was Julian May married to?

Julian May's spouses include T. E. Dikty[12].

What did Julian May do for work?

Julian May worked as writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], science fiction writer[9], and children's writer[10].

What awards did Julian May receive?

Honors received include Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[14].

Related Entities

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . NooSFere. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . NooSFere. Retrieved . sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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