Gene Wolfe
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Summary
Gene Wolfe was born on May 7, 1931[1], in New York City[2]. He died on April 14, 2019[3], in Peoria[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], mechanical engineer[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,629 views/month, #6,405 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Brooklyn[11]
- Place of burial: St. Mary's Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: military engineer[14], engineer[15], editing staff[16]
- Field of work: science fiction[17], science fiction literature[18]
- Educated at: Texas A&M University[19], University of Houston[20], Lamar High School[21]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novella[22], Locus Award for Best Novella[23], Nebula Award for Best Novel[24], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[25], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[26], August Derleth Award[27], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[28], Prix Tour-Apollo Award[29], Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[30], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[31], World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[32], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[33], Premio Gigamesh[34], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[36]
- Influenced by: Edgar Rice Burroughs[37], H. P. Lovecraft[38], G. K. Chesterton[39], Arthur Conan Doyle[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Genre: science fiction[42], fantasy[43]
- Military branch: United States Army[44]
- Commons category: Gene Wolfe[45]
- Cause of death: heart disease[46]
- Residence: Brooklyn[47], Houston[48], Barrington[49], Peoria[50]
- Family name: Wolfe[51]
- Given name: Gene[52], Rodman[53]
Why It Matters
Gene Wolfe has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[56], a writer[57], b. 1972[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Arthur C. Clarke Award[60]; Alastair Reynolds[61], an astrophysicist[62], b. 1966[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the BSFA Award for Best Novel[65]; and Michael Swanwick[66], a writer[67], b. 1950[68], of United States[69], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novel[70].
Works attributed to him include The Book of the New Sun[71], a novel series[72]; The Shadow of the Torturer[73], a literary work[74]; The Claw of the Conciliator[75], a literary work[76]; The Sword of the Lictor[77], a literary work[78]; and The Fifth Head of Cerberus[79], a literary work[80].
FAQs
Where was Gene Wolfe born?
Gene Wolfe's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Gene Wolfe die?
Gene Wolfe passed away in Peoria[4].
What did Gene Wolfe do for work?
Gene Wolfe worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], mechanical engineer[8], and editor[9].
Where did Gene Wolfe go to school?
Gene Wolfe was educated at Texas A&M University[19], University of Houston[20], and Lamar High School[21].
What awards did Gene Wolfe receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella[22], Locus Award for Best Novella[23], Nebula Award for Best Novel[24], and World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[25].
Who did Gene Wolfe influence?
Gene Wolfe has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[56], Alastair Reynolds[61], and Michael Swanwick[66].