Ian Watson

Summary

Ian Watson is a human^[1]. His place of birth was St Albans^[2]. He was born on April 20, 1943^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], screenwriter^[5], and science fiction writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,014 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Ian Watson was born in St Albans^[2].
• Ian Watson was born on April 20, 1943^[3].
• Ian Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[8].
• Ian Watson's professions included writer^[4].
• Ian Watson's professions included screenwriter^[5].
• Ian Watson's professions included science fiction writer^[6].
• Ian Watson's education included a stint at Balliol College^[9].
• Ian Watson received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[10].
• Ian Watson received the Prix Tour-Apollo Award^[11].
• Ian Watson received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[12].
• Ian Watson received the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[13].
• Ian Watson is recorded as male^[14].
• Ian Watson's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Ian Watson's Commons category is recorded as Ian Watson^[16].
• Ian Watson's residence is recorded as Gijón^[17].
• Ian Watson's family name is recorded as Watson^[18].
• Ian Watson's given name is recorded as Ian^[19].
• Ian Watson's official website is recorded as http://www.ianwatson.info^[20].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[21].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[22].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[23].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[24].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[25].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella^[26].
• Ian Watson's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ian Watson was born in St Albans^[2]. He was born on April 20, 1943^[3].

Education

Ian Watson was educated at Balliol College^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], screenwriter^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[10], a literary award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1973^[30]; Prix Tour-Apollo Award^[11], a literary award^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1972^[33]; BSFA Award for Best Novel^[12], a literary award^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1970^[36]; and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[13], a literary award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1979^[39].

Why It Matters

Ian Watson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,014 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Ian Watson born?

Ian Watson was born in St Albans^[2].

What did Ian Watson do for work?

Ian Watson worked as writer^[4], screenwriter^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Where did Ian Watson go to school?

Ian Watson was educated at Balliol College^[9].

What awards did Ian Watson receive?

Honors received include John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[10], Prix Tour-Apollo Award^[11], BSFA Award for Best Novel^[12], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction^[13].