Robert A. Heinlein

Summary

Robert A. Heinlein is a human^[1]. He was born in Butler^[2]. He was born on July 7, 1907^[3]. He passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea^[4]. He died on May 8, 1988^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], literary critic^[8], naval officer^[9], and essayist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,132 views/month, #4,821 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Butler^[2], Robert A. Heinlein…
• Robert A. Heinlein died in Carmel-by-the-Sea^[4].
• Robert A. Heinlein was born on July 7, 1907^[3].
• Robert A. Heinlein died on May 8, 1988^[5].
• Among Robert A. Heinlein's spouses was Virginia Heinlein^[12].
• Robert A. Heinlein held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Robert A. Heinlein's native language^[14].
• Robert A. Heinlein's professions included writer^[6].
• Robert A. Heinlein's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Robert A. Heinlein's professions included literary critic^[8].
• Robert A. Heinlein's professions included naval officer^[9].
• Robert A. Heinlein's professions included essayist^[10].
• Robert A. Heinlein's field of work was literature^[15].
• Robert A. Heinlein's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Farnham's Freehold^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Starship Troopers^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Stranger in a Strange Land^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Have Space Suit—Will Travel^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Double Star^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is The Puppet Masters^[22].
• Robert A. Heinlein received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[23].
• Robert A. Heinlein received the Inkpot Award^[24].
• Robert A. Heinlein received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[25].
• Robert A. Heinlein received the Hugo Award for Best Novel^[26].
• Robert A. Heinlein received the Hugo Award for Best Novel^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1907-07-07^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1988-05-08^[31]

• Community tags: _edit, author^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 1e412c6f-0430-45ad-8f41-a33459f3c1e6^[33]

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Origins and Family

Robert A. Heinlein was born in Butler^[2]. He was born on July 7, 1907^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Education

Robert A. Heinlein was educated at United States Naval Academy^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], literary critic^[8], naval officer^[9], and essayist^[10]. Robert A. Heinlein's field of work was literature^[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Farnham's Freehold^[17], Starship Troopers^[18], Stranger in a Strange Land^[19], Have Space Suit—Will Travel^[20], Double Star^[21], and The Puppet Masters^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[23], a science fiction award^[34], in United States^[35]; Inkpot Award^[24], an award^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1974^[38]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[25], a literary award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1974^[41]; Hugo Award for Best Novel^[26], a literary award^[42], founded in 1953^[43]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[44], an award^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1996^[47]; and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel^[48].

Personal Life

Robert A. Heinlein was married to Virginia Heinlein^[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[49]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[50].

Death and Burial

Robert A. Heinlein died on May 8, 1988^[5]. He died in Carmel-by-the-Sea^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[51].

Why It Matters

Robert A. Heinlein ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,132 views/month, #4,821 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Tom Clancy^[54], a writer^[55], 1947–2013^[56], of United States^[57]; Chris Claremont^[58], a writer^[59], b. 1950^[60], of United States^[61], awarded the Inkpot Award^[62], specialised in science fiction^[63]; and Alexei Panshin^[64], a writer^[65], 1940–2022^[66], of United States^[67], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Related Work^[68].

Works attributed to him include Stranger in a Strange Land^[69], a literary work^[70], founded in 1951^[71]; Starship Troopers^[72], a literary work^[73]; The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress^[74], a literary work^[75], founded in 1965^[76]; "—All You Zombies—"^[77], a literary work^[78], founded in 1958^[79]; Glory Road^[80], a literary work^[81]; and Orphans of the Sky^[82].

FAQs

Where was Robert A. Heinlein born?

Robert A. Heinlein was born in Butler^[2].

Where did Robert A. Heinlein die?

Robert A. Heinlein passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea^[4].

Who was Robert A. Heinlein married to?

Robert A. Heinlein's spouses include Virginia Heinlein^[12].

What did Robert A. Heinlein do for work?

Robert A. Heinlein worked as writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], literary critic^[8], naval officer^[9], and essayist^[10].

Where did Robert A. Heinlein go to school?

Robert A. Heinlein was educated at United States Naval Academy^[16].

What awards did Robert A. Heinlein receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[23], Inkpot Award^[24], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[25], and Hugo Award for Best Novel^[26].

Who did Robert A. Heinlein influence?

Robert A. Heinlein has been cited as an influence by Tom Clancy^[54], Chris Claremont^[58], and Alexei Panshin^[64].