Robert Shea

American novelist and journalist (1933–1994)
Person human Q967627
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Summary

Robert Shea was born on February 14, 1933[1], in New York City[2]. He died on March 10, 1994[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (696 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: February 13, 1933[10]
  • Spouse: Patricia Monaghan[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Educated at: Manhattan University[13]
  • Award received: Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Shea[16]
  • Given name: Robert[17]
  • Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Novel[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]

Why It Matters

Robert Shea has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

He has been cited as an influence by Karl Koch[22], a security hacker[23], 1965–1989[24], of Germany[25].

Works attributed to him include The Illuminatus! Trilogy[26], a literary trilogy[27], founded in 1969[28].

FAQs

Where was Robert Shea born?

Robert Shea was born in New York City[2].

Where did Robert Shea die?

Robert Shea passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Robert Shea married to?

Robert Shea's spouses include Patricia Monaghan[11].

What did Robert Shea do for work?

Robert Shea worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Robert Shea go to school?

Robert Shea was educated at Manhattan University[13].

What awards did Robert Shea receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[14].

Who did Robert Shea influence?

Robert Shea has been cited as an influence by Karl Koch[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bookbrainz author id → 81cca11b-6219-40cb-b3c9-452edcf78c96
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  2. 6w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 6816
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Spouse → Patricia Monaghan
    Family name → Shea
    Nominated for → Locus Award for Best Novel
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