Terry Bisson

American science fiction and fantasy author (1942–2024)
Person human Q1444345
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Terry Bisson

Summary

Terry Bisson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Madisonville[2]. He was born on February 12, 1942[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on January 10, 2024[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and fantasy author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Madisonville[2], Terry Bisson…
  • Terry Bisson passed away in Berkeley[4].
  • Terry Bisson was born on February 12, 1942[3].
  • Terry Bisson died on January 10, 2024[5].
  • Terry Bisson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Terry Bisson's professions included writer[6].
  • Terry Bisson worked as a novelist[7].
  • Terry Bisson worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Terry Bisson worked as a fantasy author[9].
  • Terry Bisson's education included a stint at University of Louisville[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Terry Bisson is Talking Man[13].
  • Terry Bisson received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[14].
  • Terry Bisson received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[15].
  • Terry Bisson received the Locus Award for Best Short Story[16].
  • Terry Bisson received the Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17].
  • Terry Bisson received the Theodore Sturgeon Award[18].
  • Terry Bisson received the Locus Award for Best Short Story[19].
  • Terry Bisson is recorded as male[20].
  • Terry Bisson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Terry Bisson's genre is science fiction[22].
  • Terry Bisson's genre is science fantasy[23].
  • Terry Bisson's Commons category is recorded as Terry Bisson[24].
  • Terry Bisson's family name is recorded as Bisson[25].
  • Terry Bisson's given name is recorded as Terry[26].
  • Terry Bisson's official website is recorded as http://www.terrybisson.com[27].

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Origins and Family

Terry Bisson's place of birth was Madisonville[2]. He was born on February 12, 1942[3].

Education

Terry Bisson's education included a stint at University of Louisville[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and fantasy author[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Terry Bisson is Talking Man[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Short Story[14], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1966[30]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[15]; Locus Award for Best Short Story[16], a literary award[31], in United States[32]; Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17], a literary award[33], founded in 1955[34]; and Theodore Sturgeon Award[18], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1987[37].

Death and Burial

Terry Bisson died on January 10, 2024[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Terry Bisson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Terry Bisson born?

Terry Bisson's place of birth was Madisonville[2].

Where did Terry Bisson die?

Terry Bisson passed away in Berkeley[4].

What did Terry Bisson do for work?

Terry Bisson worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and fantasy author[9].

Where did Terry Bisson go to school?

Terry Bisson was educated at University of Louisville[12].

What awards did Terry Bisson receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Short Story[14], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[15], Locus Award for Best Short Story[16], and Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . gpi.noosfere.org. gpi.noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . thehugoawards.org. thehugoawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . locusmag.com. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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