Isaac Asimov
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Isaac Asimov
Summary
Isaac Asimov is a human[1]. He was born in Petrovichi[2]. He died in Manhattan[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4], novelist[5], prose writer[6], autobiographer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,341 views/month, #2,722 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Petrovichi[2], Isaac Asimov…
- Isaac Asimov died in Manhattan[3].
- Isaac Asimov was married to Janet Asimov[10].
- Among Isaac Asimov's spouses was Gertrude Asimov[11].
- A child of Isaac Asimov was Q107693918[12].
- Isaac Asimov held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13].
- Isaac Asimov held citizenship in United States[14].
- Isaac Asimov is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
- Isaac Asimov's professions included biochemist[4].
- Isaac Asimov worked as a novelist[5].
- Isaac Asimov worked as a prose writer[6].
- Isaac Asimov worked as an autobiographer[7].
- Isaac Asimov worked as a science fiction writer[8].
- Isaac Asimov's professions included science writer[16].
- Isaac Asimov's field of work was biochemistry[17].
- Isaac Asimov was employed by Boston University[18].
- Isaac Asimov was educated at Columbia University[19].
- Isaac Asimov's education included a stint at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[20].
- Isaac Asimov was educated at Columbia University School of General Studies[21].
- Isaac Asimov was educated at Boys and Girls High School[22].
- Isaac Asimov's education included a stint at Boys High School[23].
- Isaac Asimov is credited with the discovery of positronic brain[24].
- Isaac Asimov is credited with the discovery of positronic robot[25].
- Isaac Asimov received the Hugo Award[26].
- Isaac Asimov received the James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Petrovichi[2], Isaac Asimov… he is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[20], an engineering college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1864[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Columbia University School of General Studies[21], an academic institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1947[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; Boys and Girls High School[22], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1975[42]; and Boys High School[23], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1892[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biochemist[4], novelist[5], prose writer[6], autobiographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and science writer[16]. Isaac Asimov's field of work was biochemistry[17]. He was employed by Boston University[18].
Works and Contributions
Credited discoveries include positronic brain[24], a fictional technology[46], founded in 1939[47] and positronic robot[25], a class of fictional entities[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Hugo Award[26], a group of awards[49], founded in 1953[50]; James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[27], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1955[53]; Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series[54]; Humanist of the Year[55], an award[56]; Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[57], a science fiction award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1966[60]; and Nebula Award for Best Novel[61], a literary award[62], in United States[63], founded in 1966[64].
Personal Life
Spouses include Janet Asimov[10], a novelist[65], 1926–2019[66], of United States[67], specialised in science fiction[68] and Gertrude Asimov[11], 1917–1990[69]. A child of Isaac Asimov was Q107693918[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[70].
Death and Burial
Isaac Asimov died in Manhattan[3]. The cause of death was AIDS related disease[71].
Why It Matters
Isaac Asimov ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,341 views/month, #2,722 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
He has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[74], a financier[75], b. 1967[76], of New Zealand[77], specialised in investment[78]; Cory Doctorow[79], a science fiction writer[80], b. 1971[81], of Canada[82], awarded the EFF Award[83]; Paul Krugman[84], a columnist[85], b. 1953[86], of United States[87], awarded the Adam Smith Award[88], specialised in international economics[89]; Péter Gervai[90], a network engineer[91], b. 1972[92], of Hungary[93]; and Irakli Lomouri[94], a translator[95], b. 1959[96], of Soviet Union[97].
Works attributed to him include Three Laws of Robotics[98], an Epigrammatic law[99], founded in 1942[100]; Foundation[101], a literary work[102], founded in 1942[103]; I, Robot[104], a literary work[105]; The Last Question[106]; Fantastic Voyage[107]; and Foundation series[108].
FAQs
Where was Isaac Asimov born?
Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi[2].
Where did Isaac Asimov die?
Isaac Asimov passed away in Manhattan[3].
Who was Isaac Asimov married to?
Isaac Asimov's spouses include Janet Asimov[10] and Gertrude Asimov[11].
What did Isaac Asimov do for work?
Isaac Asimov worked as biochemist[4], novelist[5], prose writer[6], autobiographer[7], and science fiction writer[8].
Where did Isaac Asimov go to school?
Isaac Asimov was educated at Columbia University[19], Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[20], Columbia University School of General Studies[21], and Boys and Girls High School[22].
What awards did Isaac Asimov receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award[26], James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[27], Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series[54], and Humanist of the Year[55].
Who did Isaac Asimov influence?
Isaac Asimov has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[74], Cory Doctorow[79], Paul Krugman[84], and Péter Gervai[90].