Ben Bova
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Ben Bova was born on November 8, 1932, in Philadelphia and was a citizen of the United States [1][2][3][4][5]. His occupations included screenwriter, journalist, novelist, writer, editor, and university teacher [1][6]. He pursued his education at Temple University, the University of California, and California Coast University .
Bova was active in the field of literary activity, particularly in science fiction and science fiction literature [6]. He received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and multiple Hugo Awards for Best Professional Editor, including five consecutive wins and two additional honors [7].
He died on November 29, 2020, in Naples due to COVID-19 [8][8].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13], author[14]
- Field of work: literary activity[15], science fiction[16], science fiction literature[17]
- Educated at: Temple University[18], University of California[19], California Coast University[20]
- Award received: John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21], Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor[22], Inkpot Award[23]
- Member of: American Association for the Advancement of Science[24]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: science fiction[27], fantasy[28]
- Commons category: Ben Bova[29]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[30]
- Family name: Bova[31]
- Given name: Benjamin[32], William[33]
- Official website: http://benbova.com/[34]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/13/books/ben-bova-dies.html[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[37]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Short Story[38], Locus Award for Best Novel[39], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[40], Locus Award for Best Novella[41], Locus Award for Best Novelette[42], Locus Award for Best Short Story[43]
Why It Matters
Ben Bova has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Ben Bova born?
Ben Bova's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Ben Bova die?
Ben Bova passed away in Naples[4].
What did Ben Bova do for work?
Ben Bova worked as a screenwriter[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and editor[9].
Where did Ben Bova go to school?
Ben Bova was educated at Temple University[18], University of California[19], and California Coast University[20].
What awards did Ben Bova receive?
Honors received include John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21] and Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor[22].