Larry Niven
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Larry Niven
Summary
Larry Niven is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on April 30, 1938[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], mathematician[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,250 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Larry Niven was born in Los Angeles[2].
- Larry Niven was born on April 30, 1938[3].
- Larry Niven was married to Marilyn Niven[10].
- Larry Niven held citizenship in United States[11].
- Larry Niven's professions included writer[4].
- Larry Niven's professions included novelist[5].
- Larry Niven's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Larry Niven's professions included mathematician[7].
- Larry Niven worked as a science fiction writer[8].
- Larry Niven was educated at Washburn University[12].
- Larry Niven was educated at Cate School[13].
- A notable work attributed to Larry Niven is Ringworld[14].
- A notable work attributed to Larry Niven is The Mote in God's Eye[15].
- Larry Niven received the Inkpot Award[16].
- Larry Niven received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[17].
- Larry Niven received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[18].
- Larry Niven received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[19].
- Larry Niven received the Locus Award for Best Novel[20].
- Larry Niven received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[21].
- Larry Niven is recorded as male[22].
- Larry Niven's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Larry Niven's genre is hard science fiction[24].
- Larry Niven's Commons category is recorded as Larry Niven[25].
- Larry Niven's family name is recorded as Niven[26].
- Larry Niven's given name is recorded as Laurence[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Origins and Family
Larry Niven was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on April 30, 1938[3].
Education
Educated at Washburn University[12], a public university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33] and Cate School[13], a boarding school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1910[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], mathematician[7], and science fiction writer[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ringworld[14], a literary work[37] and The Mote in God's Eye[15], a literary work[38]. Things named for Larry Niven include Niven's laws[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Inkpot Award[16], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1974[42]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[17], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1974[45]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[18], a literary award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1955[48]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[19], a literary award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1966[51]; Locus Award for Best Novel[20], a literary award[52], in United States[53]; and Hugo Award for Best Novel[21], a literary award[54], founded in 1953[55].
Personal Life
Larry Niven was married to Marilyn Niven[10].
Why It Matters
Larry Niven ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,250 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Ringworld[58], a literary work[59]; The Mote in God's Eye[60], a literary work[61]; Lucifer's Hammer[62], a literary work[63]; Ringworld series[64], a novel series[65], founded in 1970[66]; Footfall[67], a literary work[68]; and The Ringworld Engineers[69], a literary work[70]. Entities named for him include Niven's laws[39].
FAQs
Where was Larry Niven born?
Larry Niven's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Who was Larry Niven married to?
Larry Niven's spouses include Marilyn Niven[10].
What did Larry Niven do for work?
Larry Niven worked as writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], mathematician[7], and science fiction writer[8].
Where did Larry Niven go to school?
Larry Niven was educated at Washburn University[12] and Cate School[13].
What awards did Larry Niven receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[16], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[17], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[18], and Nebula Award for Best Novel[19].