Poul Anderson

Summary

Poul Anderson is a human^[1]. He was born in Bristol^[2]. He was born on November 25, 1926^[3]. He passed away in Orinda^[4]. He died on July 31, 2001^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], author^[8], and science fiction writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,520 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Poul Anderson's place of birth was Bristol^[2].
• Poul Anderson passed away in Orinda^[4].
• Poul Anderson was born on November 25, 1926^[3].
• Poul Anderson died on July 31, 2001^[5].
• Poul Anderson was married to Karen Anderson^[11].
• A child of Poul Anderson was Astrid Anderson Bear^[12].
• Poul Anderson held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Poul Anderson's native language^[14].
• Poul Anderson worked as a writer^[6].
• Poul Anderson's professions included novelist^[7].
• Poul Anderson's professions included author^[8].
• Poul Anderson worked as a science fiction writer^[9].
• Poul Anderson's education included a stint at University of Minnesota^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Poul Anderson is The Broken Sword^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Poul Anderson is Tau Zero^[17].
• Poul Anderson received the Prometheus Award - Special Award^[18].
• Poul Anderson received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[19].
• Poul Anderson received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[20].
• Poul Anderson received the Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[21].
• Poul Anderson received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette^[22].
• Poul Anderson received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette^[23].
• Poul Anderson is recorded as male^[24].
• Poul Anderson's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Poul Anderson's genre is science fiction^[26].
• Poul Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Poul Anderson^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bristol^[2], Poul Anderson… he was born on November 25, 1926^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Education

Poul Anderson was educated at University of Minnesota^[15].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Broken Sword^[16] and Tau Zero^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Prometheus Award - Special Award^[18]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[19], a literary award^[28], founded in 1955^[29]; Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[21], a literary award^[30], founded in 1955^[31]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette^[22], a literary award^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1966^[34]; Hugo Award for Best Novella^[35], a class of award^[36], founded in 1968^[37]; and August Derleth Award^[38], a literary award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1972^[41].

Personal Life

Poul Anderson was married to Karen Anderson^[11]. A child of him was Astrid Anderson Bear^[12].

Death and Burial

Poul Anderson died on July 31, 2001^[5]. He died in Orinda^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[42].

Why It Matters

Poul Anderson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,520 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Michael Moorcock^[45], a novelist^[46], b. 1939^[47], of United Kingdom^[48], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella^[49], specialised in fantasy literature^[50].

Works attributed to him include Three Hearts and Three Lions^[51], a literary work^[52], founded in 1953^[53]; The High Crusade^[54], a literary work^[55]; There Will Be Time^[56], a literary work^[57]; Fire Time^[58], a literary work^[59]; Tau Zero^[60], a literary work^[61]; and Delenda Est^[62], a literary work^[63].

FAQs

Where was Poul Anderson born?

Born in Bristol^[2], Poul Anderson…

Where did Poul Anderson die?

Poul Anderson died in Orinda^[4].

Who was Poul Anderson married to?

Poul Anderson's spouses include Karen Anderson^[11].

What did Poul Anderson do for work?

Poul Anderson worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], author^[8], and science fiction writer^[9].

Where did Poul Anderson go to school?

Poul Anderson was educated at University of Minnesota^[15].

What awards did Poul Anderson receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award - Special Award^[18], Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[19], Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[20], and Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[21].

Who did Poul Anderson influence?

Poul Anderson has been cited as an influence by Michael Moorcock^[45].