Olaf Stapledon

Summary

Olaf Stapledon is a human^[1]. Born in Seacombe^[2], he… he was born on +1886-05-10T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Caldy^[4]. He died on +1950-09-06T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a paramedic^[6], philosopher^[7], writer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and peace activist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Olaf Stapledon was born in Seacombe^[2].
• Olaf Stapledon was born in Wallasey^[12].
• Olaf Stapledon passed away in Caldy^[4].
• Olaf Stapledon was born on +1886-05-10T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Olaf Stapledon died on +1950-09-06T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Olaf Stapledon's father was William Clibbert Stapeldon^[13].
• Olaf Stapledon's mother was Emmeline Miller^[14].
• Olaf Stapledon held citizenship in United Kingdom^[15].
• Olaf Stapledon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• English was Olaf Stapledon's native language^[17].
• Olaf Stapledon's professions included paramedic^[6].
• Olaf Stapledon's professions included philosopher^[7].
• Olaf Stapledon worked as a writer^[8].
• Olaf Stapledon worked as a science fiction writer^[9].
• Olaf Stapledon worked as a peace activist^[10].
• Olaf Stapledon's field of work was philosophy^[18].
• Olaf Stapledon's field of work was creative and professional writing^[19].
• Olaf Stapledon's field of work was poetry^[20].
• Olaf Stapledon's field of work was non-fiction literature^[21].
• Olaf Stapledon's field of work was science fiction literature^[22].
• Olaf Stapledon was employed by University of Liverpool^[23].
• Olaf Stapledon was educated at Balliol College^[24].
• Olaf Stapledon's education included a stint at University of Liverpool^[25].
• Olaf Stapledon was educated at Abbotsholme School^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Olaf Stapledon is Star Maker^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Seacombe^[2], a suburb^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and Wallasey^[12], a town^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]. Olaf Stapledon was born on +1886-05-10T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was William Clibbert Stapeldon^[13]. His mother was Emmeline Miller^[14]. English was his native language^[17].

Education

Educated at Balliol College^[24], a college of the University of Oxford^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1263^[34], headquartered in Oxford^[35]; University of Liverpool^[25], a public university^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1903^[38], headquartered in Liverpool^[39]; and Abbotsholme School^[26], an independent school^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1889^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paramedic^[6], philosopher^[7], writer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and peace activist^[10]. Fields of work include philosophy^[18], an academic discipline^[43]; creative and professional writing^[19], an academic discipline^[44]; poetry^[20], a literary form^[45]; non-fiction literature^[21], a sub-set of literature^[46]; and science fiction literature^[22], a literary genre^[47]. Olaf Stapledon was employed by University of Liverpool^[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Star Maker^[27], a literary work^[48], written by Olaf Stapledon^[49]; Last and First Men^[50], a literary work^[51], founded in 1930^[52], written by him^[53]; and Odd John^[54], a literary work^[55], written by him^[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[57], an award^[58], in United States^[59], founded in 1996^[60] and Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award^[61], a literary award^[62], in United States^[63], founded in 2001^[64].

Death and Burial

Olaf Stapledon died on +1950-09-06T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Caldy^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[65].

Why It Matters

Olaf Stapledon ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[66] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[67]

He has been cited as an influence by Arthur C. Clarke^[68], an inventor^[69], 1917–2008^[70], of United Kingdom^[71], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[72], specialised in science fiction^[73]; Stanisław Lem^[74], a philosopher^[75], 1921–2006^[76], of Poland^[77], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)^[78], specialised in philosophy^[79]; Vernor Vinge^[80], a mathematician^[81], 1944–2024^[82], of United States^[83], awarded the Prometheus Award^[84], specialised in mathematics^[85]; and Brian Aldiss^[86], a science fiction writer^[87], 1925–2017^[88], of United Kingdom^[89], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[90], specialised in journalism^[91].

Works attributed to him include Star Maker^[92], a literary work^[93], written by him^[94] and Last and First Men^[95], a literary work^[96], founded in 1930^[97], written by him^[98].

FAQs

Where was Olaf Stapledon born?

Born in Seacombe^[2], Olaf Stapledon…

Where did Olaf Stapledon die?

Olaf Stapledon died in Caldy^[4].

Who were Olaf Stapledon's parents?

Olaf Stapledon's father was William Clibbert Stapeldon^[13]. Olaf Stapledon's mother was Emmeline Miller^[14].

What did Olaf Stapledon do for work?

Olaf Stapledon worked as paramedic^[6], philosopher^[7], writer^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and peace activist^[10].

Where did Olaf Stapledon go to school?

Olaf Stapledon was educated at Balliol College^[24], University of Liverpool^[25], and Abbotsholme School^[26].

What awards did Olaf Stapledon receive?

Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[57] and Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award^[61].

Who did Olaf Stapledon influence?

Olaf Stapledon has been cited as an influence by Arthur C. Clarke^[68], Stanisław Lem^[74], Vernor Vinge^[80], and Brian Aldiss^[86].