Robert Silverberg

American speculative fiction writer and editor (born 1935)
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Robert Silverberg

Summary

Robert Silverberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on January 15, 1935[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,026 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Silverberg was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Robert Silverberg's place of birth was New York City[10].
  • Robert Silverberg was born on January 15, 1935[3].
  • Among Robert Silverberg's spouses was Barbara Silverberg[11].
  • Robert Silverberg was married to Karen Haber[12].
  • Robert Silverberg held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Robert Silverberg's native language[14].
  • Robert Silverberg's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Robert Silverberg worked as a novelist[5].
  • Robert Silverberg worked as a writer[6].
  • Robert Silverberg worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Robert Silverberg's professions included author[8].
  • Robert Silverberg's field of work was non-fiction literature[15].
  • Robert Silverberg's field of work was science fiction literature[16].
  • Robert Silverberg's education included a stint at Erasmus Hall High School[17].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Hugo Award[18].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Hugo Award for Best Novella[19].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[20].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[22].
  • Robert Silverberg received the Nebula Award for Best Novella[23].
  • Robert Silverberg's religion is recorded as Judaism[24].
  • Robert Silverberg was influenced by Roger Zelazny[25].
  • Robert Silverberg was influenced by Jack Vance[26].
  • Robert Silverberg is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Brooklyn[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1634[30] and New York City[10], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Robert Silverberg was born on January 15, 1935[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Robert Silverberg was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8]. Fields of work include non-fiction literature[15], a sub-set of literature[34] and science fiction literature[16], a literary genre[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award[18], a group of awards[36], founded in 1953[37]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[19], a class of award[38], founded in 1968[39]; Nebula Award for Best Short Story[20], a literary award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1966[42]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[21], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1966[45]; Nebula Award for Best Novella[23], a literary award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1966[48]; and Locus Award for Best Novella[49], a literary award[50], in United States[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Barbara Silverberg[11], a writer[52] and Karen Haber[12], a novelist[53], b. 1955[54], of United States[55]. Robert Silverberg's religion is recorded as Judaism[24].

Why It Matters

Robert Silverberg ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,026 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Works attributed to him include The Positronic Man[58], a literary work[59], written by Isaac Asimov[60]; Majipoor series[61], a novel series[62]; Roma Eterna[63], a literary work[64]; Legends[65], a literary work[66], written by George R. R. Martin[67]; Dying Inside[68], a literary work[69]; and A Time of Changes[70], a literary work[71].

FAQs

Where was Robert Silverberg born?

Robert Silverberg's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Who was Robert Silverberg married to?

Robert Silverberg's spouses include Barbara Silverberg[11] and Karen Haber[12].

What did Robert Silverberg do for work?

Robert Silverberg worked as screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], science fiction writer[7], and author[8].

Where did Robert Silverberg go to school?

Robert Silverberg was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[17].

What awards did Robert Silverberg receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award[18], Hugo Award for Best Novella[19], Nebula Award for Best Short Story[20], and Nebula Award for Best Novel[21].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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