Frederik Pohl
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Summary
Frederik Pohl was born on November 26, 1919[1], in New York City[2]. He died on September 2, 2013[3], in Arlington Heights[4]. He worked as an editor[5], novelist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,229 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Leslie Perri[11], Dorothy Les Tina[12], Judith Merril[13], Carol Ulf Stanton[14], Elizabeth Anne Hull[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: literary agent[18]
- Educated at: Brooklyn Technical High School[19]
- Notable work: Gateway[20], The Space Merchants[21]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novel[22], National Book Award[23], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[24], Hugo Award for Best Novel[25], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[26], Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine[27], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[28], Prix Tour-Apollo Award[29], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[30], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[31], Locus Award for Best Novella[32], Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[33]
- Member of: Edson McCann[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Movement: Futurians[36]
- Genre: speculative fiction[37], science fiction[38]
- Commons category: Frederik Pohl[39]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[40]
- Family name: Pohl[41]
- Given name: Frederik[42], George[43]
- Official website: http://www.frederikpohl.com/[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederik Pohl[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Partner in business or sport: Lester del Rey[47]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[48]
Why It Matters
Frederik Pohl has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Gateway[51], a literary work[52]; The Space Merchants[53], a literary work[54]; The Last Theorem[55], a literary work[56], founded in 2008[57], written by Arthur C. Clarke[58]; Beyond the Blue Event Horizon[59], a literary work[60]; Man Plus[61], a literary work[62]; and The Annals of the Heechee[63], a literary work[64].
FAQs
Where was Frederik Pohl born?
Frederik Pohl was born in New York City[2].
Where did Frederik Pohl die?
Frederik Pohl passed away in Arlington Heights[4].
Who was Frederik Pohl married to?
Frederik Pohl's spouses include Leslie Perri[11], Dorothy Les Tina[12], Judith Merril[13], and Carol Ulf Stanton[14].
What did Frederik Pohl do for work?
Frederik Pohl worked as an editor[5], novelist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Frederik Pohl go to school?
Frederik Pohl was educated at Brooklyn Technical High School[19].
What awards did Frederik Pohl receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[22], National Book Award[23], and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[24].