Vernor Vinge
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Summary
Vernor Vinge was born on October 2, 1944[1], in Waukesha[2]. He died on March 20, 2024[3], in La Jolla[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], computer scientist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Joan D. Vinge[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: university teacher[12]
- Field of work: mathematics[13], computer science[14], science fiction literature[15]
- Position held: professor emeritus[16]
- Employer: San Diego State University[17]
- Educated at: University of California, San Diego[18], Michigan State University[19], San Diego State University[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Stefan E. Warschawski[21]
- Notable work: True Names[22], A Fire Upon the Deep[23]
- Award received: Prometheus Award[24], Hugo Award for Best Novel[25], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[26], Hugo Award for Best Novella[27], Locus Award for Best Novella[28], Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work[29], Cosmos 2000 Award[30], Premio Gigamesh[31], Inkpot Award[32], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[33]
- Influenced by: Olaf Stapledon[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: science fiction[36]
- Family name: Vinge[37]
- Given name: Vernor[38]
- Significant event: technological singularity[39]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[40]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[41], Hugo Award for Best Novella[42], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[43]
Why It Matters
He has been cited as an influence by Gene Wolfe[44], a writer[45], 1931–2019[46], of United States[47], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[48], specialised in science fiction[49].
He is credited with the discovery of technological singularity[50], a point of no return[51]. Works attributed to him include A Fire Upon the Deep[52], a literary work[53]; A Deepness in the Sky[54], a literary work[55], founded in 1999[56]; Rainbows End[57], a literary work[58]; True Names[59], a literary work[60]; and The Children of the Sky[61], a literary work[62].
FAQs
Where was Vernor Vinge born?
Vernor Vinge was born in Waukesha[2].
Where did Vernor Vinge die?
Vernor Vinge passed away in La Jolla[4].
Who was Vernor Vinge married to?
Vernor Vinge's spouses include Joan D. Vinge[10].
What did Vernor Vinge do for work?
Vernor Vinge worked as a mathematician[5], computer scientist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Vernor Vinge go to school?
Vernor Vinge was educated at University of California, San Diego[18], Michigan State University[19], and San Diego State University[20].
What awards did Vernor Vinge receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award[24] and Hugo Award for Best Novel[25].
Who did Vernor Vinge influence?
Vernor Vinge has been cited as an influence by Gene Wolfe[44].
What did Vernor Vinge discover?
Vernor Vinge is credited as discoverer of technological singularity[50].