Roger Zelazny
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Summary
Roger Zelazny is a human[1]. His place of birth was Euclid[2]. He was born on May 13, 1937[3]. He passed away in Santa Fe[4]. He died on June 14, 1995[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,555 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Roger Zelazny was born in Euclid[2].
- Roger Zelazny passed away in Santa Fe[4].
- Roger Zelazny was born on May 13, 1937[3].
- Roger Zelazny died on June 14, 1995[5].
- Roger Zelazny held citizenship in United States[11].
- Roger Zelazny worked as a writer[6].
- Roger Zelazny worked as a novelist[7].
- Roger Zelazny's professions included science fiction writer[8].
- Roger Zelazny's professions included poet[9].
- Roger Zelazny's field of work was science fiction[12].
- Roger Zelazny's field of work was literary activity[13].
- Roger Zelazny's field of work was fantasy literature[14].
- Roger Zelazny's field of work was science fiction literature[15].
- Roger Zelazny was employed by Social Security Administration[16].
- Roger Zelazny's education included a stint at Columbia University[17].
- Roger Zelazny was educated at Case Western Reserve University[18].
- Roger Zelazny was educated at Euclid High School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is Lord of Light[20].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is The Chronicles of Amber[21].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is Isle of the Dead[22].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is The Doors of His Face, The Lamps of His Mouth, and Other Stories[23].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is Doorways in the Sand[24].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Zelazny is Eye of Cat[25].
- Roger Zelazny received the Nebula Award for Best Novella[26].
- Roger Zelazny received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-05-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1995-06-14[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6f4ef263-1972-4c24-8f29-50f6909c7dc1[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Euclid[2], Roger Zelazny… he was born on May 13, 1937[3].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[17], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1754[35], headquartered in Manhattan[36]; Case Western Reserve University[18], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1967[39], headquartered in Cleveland[40]; and Euclid High School[19], a high school[41], in United States[42]. Roger Zelazny earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and poet[9]. Fields of work include science fiction[12], a speculative fiction genre[44]; literary activity[13]; fantasy literature[14], a literary genre[45]; and science fiction literature[15], a literary genre[46]. Roger Zelazny was employed by Social Security Administration[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lord of Light[20], The Chronicles of Amber[21], Isle of the Dead[22], The Doors of His Face, The Lamps of His Mouth, and Other Stories[23], Doorways in the Sand[24], and Eye of Cat[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[26], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1966[49]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[27], a literary award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1966[52]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[53], a literary award[54], founded in 1953[55]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[56], a class of award[57], founded in 1968[58]; Hugo Award for Best Novelette[59], a literary award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1955[62]; and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[63], an award for best book (by genre)[64], in United States[65], founded in 1978[66].
Death and Burial
Roger Zelazny died on June 14, 1995[5]. He passed away in Santa Fe[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[67].
Why It Matters
Roger Zelazny ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,555 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
He has been cited as an influence by Samuel R. Delany[70], a writer[71], b. 1942[72], of United States[73], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novel[74], specialised in gender studies[75] and Robert Silverberg[76], a screenwriter[77], b. 1935[78], of United States[79], awarded the Hugo Award[80], specialised in non-fiction literature[81].
Works attributed to him include The Chronicles of Amber[82], a book series[83]; Lord of Light[84], a literary work[85]; A Night in the Lonesome October[86], a written work[87]; Nine Princes in Amber[88], a literary work[89]; This Immortal[90], a literary work[91]; and The Guns of Avalon[92], a literary work[93].
FAQs
Where was Roger Zelazny born?
Roger Zelazny was born in Euclid[2].
Where did Roger Zelazny die?
Roger Zelazny died in Santa Fe[4].
What did Roger Zelazny do for work?
Roger Zelazny worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and poet[9].
Where did Roger Zelazny go to school?
Roger Zelazny was educated at Columbia University[17], Case Western Reserve University[18], and Euclid High School[19].
What awards did Roger Zelazny receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[26], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[27], Hugo Award for Best Novel[53], and Hugo Award for Best Novel[94].
Who did Roger Zelazny influence?
Roger Zelazny has been cited as an influence by Samuel R. Delany[70] and Robert Silverberg[76].