L. Sprague de Camp
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L. Sprague de Camp was born on November 27, 1907, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] to his mother, Emma Beatrice de Camp[10]. He pursued his education at the California Institute of Technology and the Stevens Institute of Technology. Over his career, he worked as a writer, military officer, novelist, historian, essayist, and literary critic[11][12][13][14], primarily focusing on the genre of speculative fiction.
He received multiple accolades for his work, including the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Hugo Award for Best Related Work, the Pilgrim Award, and the Athenaeum Literary Award, along with two additional awards[15][16][17][18]. He was also named a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[15][16][17][18]. L. Sprague de Camp died on November 6, 2000, in Plano[1][2][3][4][5][6][19].
L. Sprague de Camp
Summary
L. Sprague de Camp is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 27, 1907[3]. He passed away in Plano[4]. He died on November 6, 2000[5]. He worked as a writer[6], military officer[7], novelist[8], historian[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (833 views/month, #7,092 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- L. Sprague de Camp was born in New York City[2].
- L. Sprague de Camp passed away in Plano[4].
- L. Sprague de Camp was born on November 27, 1907[3].
- L. Sprague de Camp died on November 6, 2000[5].
- L. Sprague de Camp is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
- L. Sprague de Camp's mother was Emma Beatrice de Camp[13].
- Among L. Sprague de Camp's spouses was Catherine Crook de Camp[14].
- L. Sprague de Camp held citizenship in United States[15].
- L. Sprague de Camp's professions included writer[6].
- L. Sprague de Camp worked as a military officer[7].
- L. Sprague de Camp worked as a novelist[8].
- L. Sprague de Camp worked as a historian[9].
- L. Sprague de Camp's professions included essayist[10].
- L. Sprague de Camp's professions included literary critic[16].
- L. Sprague de Camp was educated at California Institute of Technology[17].
- L. Sprague de Camp was educated at Stevens Institute of Technology[18].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[21].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the Pilgrim Award[22].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[23].
- L. Sprague de Camp received the Athenaeum Literary Award[24].
- L. Sprague de Camp is recorded as male[25].
- L. Sprague de Camp's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- L. Sprague de Camp's genre is speculative fiction[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1907-11-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2000-11-06[31]
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Community tags: science fiction[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5e4973c8-c86a-4df7-b87b-b3756b954c6c[33]
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Origins and Family
L. Sprague de Camp's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 27, 1907[3]. His mother was Emma Beatrice de Camp[13].
Education
Educated at California Institute of Technology[17], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1891[36], headquartered in California[37] and Stevens Institute of Technology[18], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1870[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], military officer[7], novelist[8], historian[9], essayist[10], and literary critic[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1974[43]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20], a lifetime achievement award[44], founded in 1975[45]; Hugo Award for Best Related Work[21], a science fiction award[46], founded in 1980[47]; Pilgrim Award[22], a literary award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1970[50]; Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[23], a fellowship award[51]; and Athenaeum Literary Award[24].
Personal Life
Among L. Sprague de Camp's spouses was Catherine Crook de Camp[14].
Death and Burial
L. Sprague de Camp died on November 6, 2000[5]. He passed away in Plano[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
L. Sprague de Camp ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (833 views/month, #7,092 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Lest Darkness Fall[54], a literary work[55]; Conan[56], a literary work[57], written by Robert E. Howard[58]; and Harold Shea[59], a book series[60].
FAQs
Where was L. Sprague de Camp born?
L. Sprague de Camp was born in New York City[2].
Where did L. Sprague de Camp die?
L. Sprague de Camp passed away in Plano[4].
Who were L. Sprague de Camp's parents?
L. Sprague de Camp's mother was Emma Beatrice de Camp[13].
Who was L. Sprague de Camp married to?
L. Sprague de Camp's spouses include Catherine Crook de Camp[14].
What did L. Sprague de Camp do for work?
L. Sprague de Camp worked as writer[6], military officer[7], novelist[8], historian[9], and essayist[10].
Where did L. Sprague de Camp go to school?
L. Sprague de Camp was educated at California Institute of Technology[17] and Stevens Institute of Technology[18].
What awards did L. Sprague de Camp receive?
Honors received include Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[19], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[20], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[21], and Pilgrim Award[22].