Ken MacLeod

Summary

Ken MacLeod is a human^[1]. Born in Stornoway^[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1954^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], science fiction writer^[5], and blogger^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Ken MacLeod's place of birth was Stornoway^[2].
• Ken MacLeod was born on August 2, 1954^[3].
• Ken MacLeod held citizenship in United Kingdom^[8].
• Ken MacLeod's professions included writer^[4].
• Ken MacLeod worked as a science fiction writer^[5].
• Ken MacLeod worked as a blogger^[6].
• Ken MacLeod's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[9].
• Ken MacLeod received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[10].
• Ken MacLeod received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[11].
• Ken MacLeod received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[12].
• Ken MacLeod was influenced by J. G. Ballard^[13].
• Ken MacLeod was influenced by William Gibson^[14].
• Ken MacLeod was influenced by Bruce Sterling^[15].
• Ken MacLeod is recorded as male^[16].
• Ken MacLeod's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Ken MacLeod's genre is science fiction^[18].
• Ken MacLeod's Commons category is recorded as Ken MacLeod^[19].
• Ken MacLeod's family name is recorded as MacLeod^[20].
• Ken MacLeod's given name is recorded as Ken^[21].
• Ken MacLeod's official website is recorded as https://www.kenmacleod.blogspot.com/^[22].
• Ken MacLeod's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel^[23].
• Ken MacLeod's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel^[24].
• Ken MacLeod's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel^[25].
• Ken MacLeod's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[26].
• Ken MacLeod's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stornoway^[2], Ken MacLeod… he was born on August 2, 1954^[3].

Education

Ken MacLeod's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], science fiction writer^[5], and blogger^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include BSFA Award for Best Novel^[10], a literary award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1970^[30] and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[12], a literary award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1979^[33].

Why It Matters

Ken MacLeod ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Ken MacLeod born?

Ken MacLeod's place of birth was Stornoway^[2].

What did Ken MacLeod do for work?

Ken MacLeod worked as writer^[4], science fiction writer^[5], and blogger^[6].

Where did Ken MacLeod go to school?

Ken MacLeod was educated at University of Glasgow^[9].

What awards did Ken MacLeod receive?

Honors received include BSFA Award for Best Novel^[10], BSFA Award for Best Novel^[11], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[12].