Frank Herbert
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Summary
Frank Herbert was born on October 8, 1920[1], in Tacoma[2]. He died on February 11, 1986[3], in Madison[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], photographer[7], journalist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,043 views/month, #4,693 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Flora Lillian Parkinson[11], Theresa Diane Shackelford[12]
- Child: Brian Herbert[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: prose writer[15]
- Field of work: science fiction[16]
- Educated at: University of Washington[17], North Salem High School[18], Lincoln High School[19]
- Notable work: Dune[20]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novel[21], Hugo Award for Best Novel[22], Cosmos 2000 Award[23], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[24], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[25], Prix Tour-Apollo Award[26]
- Religion or worldview: Zen[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: science fiction[29]
- Commons category: Frank Herbert[30]
- Archives at: California State University, Fullerton[31]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[32]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[33]
- Family name: Herbert[34]
- Given name: Frank[35], Patrick[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frank Herbert[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[39]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[40], Locus Award for Best Novel[41], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[42], Locus Award for Best Anthology[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1920-10-08[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-02-11[47]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks, science fiction[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: 61ab2306-3f9b-431d-97b1-39868b1b351b[49]
Why It Matters
Frank Herbert has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Graham Joyce[52], a writer[53], 1954–2014[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the August Derleth Award[56].
Works attributed to him include Dune[57], a film[58], directed by Denis Villeneuve[59]; Dune Messiah[60], a literary work[61]; Children of Dune[62], a literary work[63]; God Emperor of Dune[64], a literary work[65]; and Chapterhouse: Dune[66], a literary work[67].
FAQs
Where was Frank Herbert born?
Frank Herbert's place of birth was Tacoma[2].
Where did Frank Herbert die?
Frank Herbert passed away in Madison[4].
Who was Frank Herbert married to?
Frank Herbert's spouses include Flora Lillian Parkinson[11] and Theresa Diane Shackelford[12].
What did Frank Herbert do for work?
Frank Herbert worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], photographer[7], journalist[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Frank Herbert go to school?
Frank Herbert was educated at University of Washington[17], North Salem High School[18], and Lincoln High School[19].
What awards did Frank Herbert receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[21], Hugo Award for Best Novel[22], Cosmos 2000 Award[23], and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[24].
Who did Frank Herbert influence?
Frank Herbert has been cited as an influence by Graham Joyce[52].