A. E. van Vogt
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A. E. van Vogt was born on April 26, 1912, in Gretna [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He held citizenship in both Canada and the United States . Van Vogt's occupation was that of a writer, novelist, and science fiction writer [8].
He was part of the Golden Age of Science Fiction movement . Van Vogt was married to Edna Mayne Hull . Throughout his career, he received several awards, including the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel [9].
A. E. van Vogt died on January 26, 2000, in Hollywood [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. The cause of his death was pneumonia [10].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Edna Mayne Hull[9]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10], United States[11]
- Notable work: The Weapon Shops of Isher[12], The Players of Null-A[13], The World of Null-A[14]
- Award received: Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[15], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[16], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Movement: Golden Age of Science Fiction[20]
- Genre: science fiction[21]
- Commons category: A. E. van Vogt[22]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[23]
- Family name: Vogt[24]
- Given name: Alfred[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:A. E. van Vogt[26]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Nominated for: Nebula Award for Best Novella[29], Locus Award for Best Short Fiction[30], Locus Award for Best Collection[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Alfred Elton van Vogt[33]
- Name in native language: Alfred Elton van Vogt[34]
Why It Matters
A. E. van Vogt has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include Slan[37], a literary work[38]; The Voyage of the Space Beagle[39], a literary work[40]; The World of Null-A[41], a literary work[42]; Far Centaurus[43], a narrative[44], founded in 1944[45]; Black Destroyer[46], a literary work[47]; and The Weapon Shops of Isher[48], a literary work[49].
FAQs
Where was A. E. van Vogt born?
A. E. van Vogt was born in Gretna[2].
Where did A. E. van Vogt die?
A. E. van Vogt died in Hollywood[4].
Who was A. E. van Vogt married to?
A. E. van Vogt's spouses include Edna Mayne Hull[9].
What did A. E. van Vogt do for work?
A. E. van Vogt worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and science fiction writer[7].
What awards did A. E. van Vogt receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[15], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[16], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[18].