Marion Zimmer Bradley

American novelist and editor (1930–1999)
Person human Q465179
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Marion Zimmer Bradley

Summary

Marion Zimmer Bradley is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], she… she was born on +1930-06-03T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Berkeley[4]. She died on +1999-09-25T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and editor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,657 views/month, #5,787 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Albany[2], Marion Zimmer Bradley…
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley died in Berkeley[4].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley was born on +1930-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley died on +1999-09-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley was married to Robert Alden Bradley[11].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley was married to Walter Breen[12].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley worked as a writer[6].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's professions included novelist[7].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley worked as an editor[9].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's education included a stint at Hardin–Simmons University[14].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley was educated at University of California, Berkeley[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is Falcons of Narabedla[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is The Door Through Space[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is The Firebrand[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is The Mists of Avalon[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is The Forest House[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Marion Zimmer Bradley is Lady of Avalon[21].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley received the Inkpot Award[22].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley received the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley is recorded as female[24].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's sexual orientation is recorded as lesbianism[26].
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's genre is recorded as fantasy[27].

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Origins and Family

Marion Zimmer Bradley's place of birth was Albany[2]. She was born on +1930-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Hardin–Simmons University[14], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30] and University of California, Berkeley[15], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1868[33], headquartered in Berkeley[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Falcons of Narabedla[16], a literary work[35], written by Marion Zimmer Bradley[36]; The Door Through Space[17], a literary work[37], written by her[38]; The Firebrand[18], a literary work[39], written by her[40]; The Mists of Avalon[19], a literary work[41], written by her[42]; The Forest House[20], a literary work[43], written by her[44]; and Lady of Avalon[21], a literary work[45], written by her[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[22], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1974[49] and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23], an award for best book (by genre)[50], in United States[51], founded in 1978[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Robert Alden Bradley[11] and Walter Breen[12], an author[53], 1928–1993[54], of United States[55].

Death and Burial

Marion Zimmer Bradley died on +1999-09-25T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Berkeley[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56].

Why It Matters

Marion Zimmer Bradley ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,657 views/month, #5,787 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Works attributed to her include The Mists of Avalon[59], a literary work[60], written by her[61]; Avalon Series[62], a book series[63], written by her[64]; Darkover series[65], a book series[66], written by her[67]; The Forest House[68], a literary work[69], written by her[70]; Priestess of Avalon[71], a literary work[72], written by her[73]; and The Firebrand[74], a literary work[75], written by her[76].

FAQs

Where was Marion Zimmer Bradley born?

Marion Zimmer Bradley was born in Albany[2].

Where did Marion Zimmer Bradley die?

Marion Zimmer Bradley passed away in Berkeley[4].

Who was Marion Zimmer Bradley married to?

Marion Zimmer Bradley's spouses include Robert Alden Bradley[11] and Walter Breen[12].

What did Marion Zimmer Bradley do for work?

Marion Zimmer Bradley worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and editor[9].

Where did Marion Zimmer Bradley go to school?

Marion Zimmer Bradley was educated at Hardin–Simmons University[14] and University of California, Berkeley[15].

What awards did Marion Zimmer Bradley receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[22] and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[23].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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