Algis Budrys

Lithuanian-American author, editor, and critic (1931–2008)
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Algis Budrys

Summary

Algis Budrys is a human[1]. Born in Königsberg[2], he… he was born on January 9, 1931[3]. He died in Evanston[4]. He died on June 9, 2008[5]. He worked as a science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], novelist[8], editor[9], and short story writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Algis Budrys was born in Königsberg[2].
  • Algis Budrys passed away in Evanston[4].
  • Algis Budrys was born on January 9, 1931[3].
  • Algis Budrys died on June 9, 2008[5].
  • Burial took place at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum[12].
  • Algis Budrys held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Algis Budrys worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Algis Budrys's professions included opinion journalist[7].
  • Algis Budrys worked as a novelist[8].
  • Algis Budrys's professions included editor[9].
  • Algis Budrys's professions included short story writer[10].
  • Algis Budrys worked as a writer[14].
  • Algis Budrys was educated at Columbia University[15].
  • Algis Budrys's education included a stint at University of Miami[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Algis Budrys is The Falling Torch[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Algis Budrys is Rogue Moon[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Algis Budrys is Who?[19].
  • Algis Budrys received the Pilgrim Award[20].
  • Algis Budrys is recorded as male[21].
  • Algis Budrys's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Algis Budrys's Commons category is recorded as Algis Budrys[23].
  • The cause of death was melanoma[24].
  • Algis Budrys's residence is recorded as East Prussia[25].
  • Algis Budrys's family name is recorded as Budrys[26].
  • Algis Budrys's given name is recorded as Algirdas[27].

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Origins and Family

Algis Budrys was born in Königsberg[2]. He was born on January 9, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and University of Miami[16], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1925[34], headquartered in Coral Gables[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], novelist[8], editor[9], short story writer[10], and writer[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Falling Torch[17], a literary work[36]; Rogue Moon[18], a literary work[37]; and Who?[19], a literary work[38].

Recognition

Algis Budrys received the Pilgrim Award[20].

Death and Burial

Algis Budrys died on June 9, 2008[5]. He passed away in Evanston[4]. The cause of death was melanoma[24]. Burial took place at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum[12].

Why It Matters

Algis Budrys has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include Who?[40], a literary work[41] and Rogue Moon[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Algis Budrys born?

Born in Königsberg[2], Algis Budrys…

Where did Algis Budrys die?

Algis Budrys died in Evanston[4].

What did Algis Budrys do for work?

Algis Budrys worked as science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], novelist[8], editor[9], and short story writer[10].

Where did Algis Budrys go to school?

Algis Budrys was educated at Columbia University[15] and University of Miami[16].

What awards did Algis Budrys receive?

Honors received include Pilgrim Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . asterling.typepad.com. asterling.typepad.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . io9.com. io9.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sfscope.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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