L. Neil Smith

American writer (1946–2021)
Person human Q1797785
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L. Neil Smith

Summary

L. Neil Smith is a human[1]. Born in Denver[2], he… he was born on +1946-05-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Fort Collins[4]. He died on +2021-08-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an author[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • L. Neil Smith's place of birth was Denver[2].
  • L. Neil Smith passed away in Fort Collins[4].
  • L. Neil Smith was born on +1946-05-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • L. Neil Smith died on +2021-08-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • L. Neil Smith held citizenship in United States[12].
  • L. Neil Smith worked as an author[6].
  • L. Neil Smith's professions included novelist[7].
  • L. Neil Smith's professions included writer[8].
  • L. Neil Smith's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • L. Neil Smith worked as a politician[10].
  • A notable work attributed to L. Neil Smith is Prometheus Award[13].
  • A notable work attributed to L. Neil Smith is The Probability Broach[14].
  • L. Neil Smith received the Prometheus Award[15].
  • L. Neil Smith received the Prometheus Award[16].
  • L. Neil Smith received the Prometheus Award[17].
  • L. Neil Smith was influenced by Albert Jay Nock[18].
  • L. Neil Smith is recorded as male[19].
  • L. Neil Smith's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • L. Neil Smith was affiliated with the Libertarian Party[21].
  • L. Neil Smith's genre is recorded as science fiction[22].
  • L. Neil Smith's ISNI is recorded as 0000000066730293[23].
  • L. Neil Smith's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 91496171[24].
  • L. Neil Smith's GND ID is recorded as 110658582[25].
  • L. Neil Smith's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85813530[26].
  • L. Neil Smith's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 35105217[27].

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Origins and Family

L. Neil Smith's place of birth was Denver[2]. He was born on +1946-05-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and politician[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Prometheus Award[13], a group of awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1979[30] and The Probability Broach[14], a literary work[31], written by L. Neil Smith[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Prometheus Award[15], a group of awards[33], in United States[34], founded in 1979[35].

Personal Life

L. Neil Smith was affiliated with the Libertarian Party[21].

Death and Burial

L. Neil Smith died on +2021-08-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Fort Collins[4].

Why It Matters

L. Neil Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was L. Neil Smith born?

Born in Denver[2], L. Neil Smith…

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 author[6], novelist[7], writer[8], science fiction writer[9], and politician[10].

What awards did L. Neil Smith receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award[15], Prometheus Award[16], and Prometheus Award[17].

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. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: 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] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . lfs.org. lfs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . lfs.org. lfs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . lfs.org. lfs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . pirateswithoutborders.com. pirateswithoutborders.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . jamanetwork.com. jamanetwork.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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