Poul Anderson
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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 (1,671 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], in United States[29], founded in 1955[30]; Hugo Award for Best Novelette[21], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1955[33]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[22], a literary award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1966[36]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[37], a class of award[38], founded in 1968[39]; and August Derleth Award[40], a literary award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1972[43].
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[44].
Why It Matters
Poul Anderson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,671 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Moorcock[47], a novelist[48], b. 1939[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[51], specialised in fantasy literature[52].
Works attributed to him include Tau Zero[53], a literary work[54]; Three Hearts and Three Lions[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1953[57]; The High Crusade[58], a literary work[59]; Delenda Est[60], a literary work[61]; There Will Be Time[62], a literary work[63]; and Time Patrol[64], a literary cycle[65].
FAQs
Where was Poul Anderson born?
Born in Bristol[2].
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[47].