Theodore Sturgeon
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Summary
Theodore Sturgeon was born on February 26, 1918[1], in Staten Island[2]. He died on May 8, 1985[3], in Eugene[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], literary scholar[6], autobiographer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,189 views/month, #7,004 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward Molineaux Waldo[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: literary critic[14], science fiction writer[15], journalist[16]
- Notable work: More Than Human[17], Microcosmic God[18], I, Libertine[19], Amok Time[20]
- Award received: Nebula Award[21], Inkpot Award[22], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[23], Seiun Awards[24], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[25], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella[26], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[27], International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction[28]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[31]
- Genre: science fiction[32], fantasy[33]
- Commons category: Theodore Sturgeon[34]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[35]
- Family name: Sturgeon[36], Hamilton[37]
- Given name: Theodore[38]
- Pseudonym: E. Waldo Hunter[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Theodore Sturgeon[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[42], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[43], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[44], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[45], Locus Award for Best Novella[46], Nebula Award for Best Novella[47], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[48], Nebula Award for Best Short Story[49], Locus Award for Best Short Fiction[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Theodore Sturgeon include Sturgeon's law[51], an adage[52] and Theodore Sturgeon Award[53].
Why It Matters
Theodore Sturgeon has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He is credited with the discovery of Sturgeon's law[56], an adage[57]. Works attributed to him include More Than Human[58], a literary work[59]; Venus Plus X[60], a literary work[61]; A Saucer of Loneliness[62], a literary work[63]; and If All Men Were Brothers, Would You Let One Marry Your Sister?[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include Sturgeon's law[51], an adage[52] and Theodore Sturgeon Award[53].
FAQs
Where was Theodore Sturgeon born?
Theodore Sturgeon was born in Staten Island[2].
Where did Theodore Sturgeon die?
Theodore Sturgeon passed away in Eugene[4].
Who were Theodore Sturgeon's parents?
Theodore Sturgeon's father was Edward Molineaux Waldo[11].
What did Theodore Sturgeon do for work?
Theodore Sturgeon worked as a novelist[5], literary scholar[6], autobiographer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Theodore Sturgeon receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award[21], Inkpot Award[22], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[23], and Seiun Awards[24].
What did Theodore Sturgeon discover?
Theodore Sturgeon is credited as discoverer of Sturgeon's law[56].