Robert A. Heinlein
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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 (1,821 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].
- Robert A. Heinlein died on May 9, 1988[12].
- Robert A. Heinlein was married to Virginia Heinlein[13].
- Robert A. Heinlein held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Robert A. Heinlein's native language[15].
- 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 worked as an essayist[10].
- Robert A. Heinlein's field of work was literature[16].
- Robert A. Heinlein's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[17].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Farnham's Freehold[18].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Starship Troopers[19].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Stranger in a Strange Land[20].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Have Space Suit—Will Travel[21].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is Double Star[22].
- A notable work attributed to Robert A. Heinlein is The Puppet Masters[23].
- Robert A. Heinlein received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[24].
- Robert A. Heinlein received the Inkpot Award[25].
- Robert A. Heinlein received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[26].
- Robert A. Heinlein received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[27].
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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[15].
Education
Robert A. Heinlein was educated at United States Naval Academy[17].
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[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Farnham's Freehold[18], Starship Troopers[19], Stranger in a Strange Land[20], Have Space Suit—Will Travel[21], Double Star[22], and The Puppet Masters[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[24], a science fiction award[28], in United States[29]; Inkpot Award[25], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1974[32]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[26], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1974[35]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[27], a literary award[36], founded in 1953[37]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[38], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1996[41]; and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[42].
Personal Life
Robert A. Heinlein was married to Virginia Heinlein[13]. His religion is recorded as atheism[43]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[44].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 8, 1988[5] and May 9, 1988[12]. Robert A. Heinlein passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[45].
Why It Matters
Robert A. Heinlein ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,821 views/month, #4,821 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Tom Clancy[48], a writer[49], 1947–2013[50], of United States[51], awarded the Flaiano Literary Prize[52]; Chris Claremont[53], a writer[54], b. 1950[55], of United States[56], awarded the Inkpot Award[57], specialised in science fiction[58]; and Alexei Panshin[59], a writer[60], 1940–2022[61], of United States[62], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[63].
Works attributed to him include Starship Troopers[64], a literary work[65]; Stranger in a Strange Land[66], a literary work[67], founded in 1951[68]; The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress[69], a literary work[70], founded in 1965[71]; "—All You Zombies—"[72], a literary work[73], founded in 1958[74]; The Door into Summer[75], a literary work[76]; and Time Enough for Love[77].
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[13].
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[17].
What awards did Robert A. Heinlein receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[24], Inkpot Award[25], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[26], and Hugo Award for Best Novel[27].
Who did Robert A. Heinlein influence?
Robert A. Heinlein has been cited as an influence by Tom Clancy[48], Chris Claremont[53], and Alexei Panshin[59].