William Tenn
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Summary
William Tenn was born on May 9, 1920[1], in London[2]. He died on February 7, 2010[3], in Mt. Lebanon[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], journalist[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], United States[14]
- Employer: Pennsylvania State University[15]
- Educated at: Pennsylvania State University[16]
- Award received: Author Emeritus[17]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: Klass[20], Tenn[21]
- Given name: William[22], Philip[23]
- Pseudonym: William Tenn[24]
- Official website: http://dpsinfo.com/williamtenn/[25]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[26]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Novelette[27], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[28], Locus Award for Best Collection[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Philip Klass[31]
- Name in native language: William Tenn[32]
- Different from: Philip J. Klass[33]
- Start of work period: 1945[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
Why It Matters
William Tenn has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was William Tenn born?
William Tenn's place of birth was London[2].
Where did William Tenn die?
William Tenn passed away in Mt. Lebanon[4].
What did William Tenn do for work?
William Tenn worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], journalist[8], and literary scholar[9].
Where did William Tenn go to school?
William Tenn was educated at Pennsylvania State University[16].
What awards did William Tenn receive?
Honors received include Author Emeritus[17].