Lois McMaster Bujold

American novelist (born 1949)
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Summary

Lois McMaster Bujold was born on November 2, 1949[1], in Columbus[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,505 views/month, #6,870 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Educated at: Ohio State University[8], Upper Arlington High School[9]
  • Notable work: The Vorkosigan Saga[10]
  • Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novel[11], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[12], Hugo Award for Best Novel[13], Hugo Award for Best Novella[14], Hugo Award for Best Series[15], Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[16], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[17], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[18], Nebula Award for Best Novella[19], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[20], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature[21]
  • Sex or gender: female[22]
  • Genre: science fiction[23], fantasy[24]
  • Commons category: Lois McMaster Bujold[25]
  • Family name: Bujold[26]
  • Given name: Lois[27], McMaster[28]
  • Official website: http://www.dendarii.com/[29]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Lois McMaster Bujold[30]
  • Commons gallery: Lois McMaster Bujold[31]
  • Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[32]
  • Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[33], Hugo Award for Best Novella[34], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[35]

Why It Matters

Lois McMaster Bujold has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to her include The Vorkosigan Saga[38], a literary cycle[39]; The Curse of Chalion[40], a literary work[41]; World of the Five Gods[42], a book series[43]; Paladin of Souls[44], a literary work[45]; Shards of Honor[46], a literary work[47]; and Barrayar[48], a literary work[49].

FAQs

Where was Lois McMaster Bujold born?

Lois McMaster Bujold's place of birth was Columbus[2].

What did Lois McMaster Bujold do for work?

Lois McMaster Bujold worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and science fiction writer[5].

Where did Lois McMaster Bujold go to school?

Lois McMaster Bujold was educated at Ohio State University[8] and Upper Arlington High School[9].

What awards did Lois McMaster Bujold receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[11], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[12], and Hugo Award for Best Novel[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] ↑ . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . lfs.org. Retrieved . lfs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. Retrieved . thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . nesfa.org. Retrieved . nesfa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] ↑ . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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