L. Neil Smith

American writer (1946–2021)
Person human Q1797785
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Summary

L. Neil Smith was born on May 12, 1946[1], in Denver[2]. He died on August 27, 2021[3], in Fort Collins[4]. He worked as an author[5], novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Notable work: Prometheus Award[12], The Probability Broach[13]
  • Award received: Prometheus Award[14]
  • Influenced by: Albert Jay Nock[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Libertarian Party[17]
  • Genre: science fiction[18]
  • Family name: Smith[19]
  • Given name: Lester[20], Neil[21]
  • Official website: http://www.lneilsmith.org/[22]
  • Political ideology: libertarianism[23]
  • Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Birth name: Lester Neil Smith III[26]
  • Name in native language: Lester Neil Smith[27]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[28]

Why It Matters

L. Neil Smith has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was L. Neil Smith born?

L. Neil Smith's place of birth was Denver[2].

Where did L. Neil Smith die?

L. Neil Smith died in Fort Collins[4].

What did L. Neil Smith do for work?

L. Neil Smith worked as an author[5], novelist[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and politician[9].

What awards did L. Neil Smith receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . lneilsmith.org. Retrieved . lneilsmith.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . lfs.org. lfs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . pirateswithoutborders.com. pirateswithoutborders.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . jamanetwork.com. jamanetwork.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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