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Arthur C. Clarke

British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)

DescriptionBritish science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)
Source: Wikidata
Born1917-12-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMinehead Minehead
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2008-03-19
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathColombo Colombo
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Source: Wikidata
Occupationphysicist non-fiction writer science fiction writer explorer screenwriter inventor writer novelist futurist
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Genresscience fiction popularisation of science
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Member ofThe World Academy of Sciences
Source: Wikidata
AwardsGeffen Award for Best Translated Science Fiction Novel International Space Hall of Fame Hugo Award for Best Short Story Nebula Award for Best Novel Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Theodore von Kármán Award Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award Hugo Award for Best Novel Stuart Ballantine Medal International Fantasy Award for Best Non Fiction Marconi Prize Locus Award for Best Novel Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame BSFA Award for Best Novel Nebula Award for Best Novella Knight Bachelor Kalinga Prize John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel Commander of the Order of the British Empire Sri Lankabhimanya
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Arthur C Clarke Arthur C. Clark Arthur Clarke Artuhr C. Clarke Sir Arthur C. Clarke

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