Thomas M. Disch
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Summary
Thomas M. Disch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Des Moines[2]. He was born on February 2, 1940[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 4, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,507 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Des Moines[2].
- Thomas M. Disch passed away in New York City[4].
- Thomas M. Disch was born on February 2, 1940[3].
- Thomas M. Disch died on July 4, 2008[5].
- Thomas M. Disch held citizenship in United States[12].
- Thomas M. Disch's professions included writer[6].
- Thomas M. Disch's professions included poet[7].
- Thomas M. Disch worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Thomas M. Disch's professions included novelist[9].
- Thomas M. Disch's professions included journalist[10].
- Thomas M. Disch's professions included science fiction writer[13].
- Among Thomas M. Disch's employers was College of William & Mary[14].
- Thomas M. Disch's education included a stint at St. Paul Central High School[15].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas M. Disch is The Genocides[16].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas M. Disch is Camp Concentration[17].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas M. Disch is On Wings of Song[18].
- Thomas M. Disch received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[19].
- Thomas M. Disch received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20].
- Thomas M. Disch received the Locus Award for Best Novelette[21].
- Thomas M. Disch received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[22].
- Thomas M. Disch was a member of PEN America[23].
- Thomas M. Disch's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
- Thomas M. Disch is recorded as male[25].
- Thomas M. Disch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Thomas M. Disch's genre is science fiction[27].
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Origins and Family
Thomas M. Disch was born in Des Moines[2]. He was born on February 2, 1940[3].
Education
Thomas M. Disch was educated at St. Paul Central High School[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], journalist[10], and science fiction writer[13]. Thomas M. Disch was employed by College of William & Mary[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Genocides[16], a literary work[28]; Camp Concentration[17], a literary work[29]; and On Wings of Song[18], a literary work[30].
Recognition
Awards received include John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[19], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1973[33]; Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20], a science fiction award[34], founded in 1980[35]; Locus Award for Best Novelette[21], a literary award[36], in United States[37]; and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[22], a literary award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1979[40].
Personal Life
Thomas M. Disch's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
Death and Burial
Thomas M. Disch died on July 4, 2008[5]. He died in New York City[4].
Why It Matters
Thomas M. Disch ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,507 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[43], a writer[44], b. 1972[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Arthur C. Clarke Award[47] and Samuel R. Delany[48], a writer[49], b. 1942[50], of United States[51], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novel[52], specialised in gender studies[53].
FAQs
Where was Thomas M. Disch born?
Thomas M. Disch's place of birth was Des Moines[2].
Where did Thomas M. Disch die?
Thomas M. Disch died in New York City[4].
What did Thomas M. Disch do for work?
Thomas M. Disch worked as writer[6], poet[7], screenwriter[8], novelist[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Thomas M. Disch go to school?
Thomas M. Disch was educated at St. Paul Central High School[15].
What awards did Thomas M. Disch receive?
Honors received include John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[19], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[20], Locus Award for Best Novelette[21], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[22].
Who did Thomas M. Disch influence?
Thomas M. Disch has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[43] and Samuel R. Delany[48].