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 (43,981 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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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1920-02-01[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1992-04-06[31]
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Community tags: has german audio plays[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 921108ff-319f-443e-83eb-3a21a767f7ef[33]
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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[34], in United States[35], founded in 1754[36], headquartered in Manhattan[37]; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[20], an engineering college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1864[40], headquartered in New York City[41]; Columbia University School of General Studies[21], an academic institution[42], in United States[43], founded in 1947[44], headquartered in New York City[45]; Boys and Girls High School[22], a high school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1975[48]; and Boys High School[23], a high school[49], in United States[50], founded in 1892[51].
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[52], founded in 1939[53] and positronic robot[25], a class of fictional entities[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Hugo Award[26], a group of awards[55], founded in 1953[56]; James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[27], a science award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1955[59]; Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series[60]; Humanist of the Year[61], an award[62]; Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[63], a science fiction award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1966[66]; and Nebula Award for Best Novel[67], a literary award[68], in United States[69], founded in 1966[70].
Personal Life
Spouses include Janet Asimov[10], a novelist[71], 1926–2019[72], of United States[73], specialised in science fiction[74] and Gertrude Asimov[11], 1917–1990[75]. A child of Isaac Asimov was Q107693918[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[76].
Death and Burial
Isaac Asimov died in Manhattan[3].
Why It Matters
Isaac Asimov ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,981 views/month, #2,722 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[79], a financier[80], b. 1967[81], of New Zealand[82], awarded the Frank Schirrmacher Award[83], specialised in investment[84]; Cory Doctorow[85], a science fiction writer[86], b. 1971[87], of Canada[88], awarded the EFF Award[89]; Paul Krugman[90], a columnist[91], b. 1953[92], of United States[93], awarded the Adam Smith Award[94], specialised in international economics[95]; Péter Gervai[96], a network engineer[97], b. 1972[98], of Hungary[99]; and Irakli Lomouri[100], a translator[101], b. 1959[102], of Soviet Union[103].
Works attributed to him include Foundation series[104], a novel series[105]; Three Laws of Robotics[106], an Epigrammatic law[107], founded in 1942[108]; I, Robot[109], a literary work[110]; Foundation[111]; Fantastic Voyage[112]; and The Last Question[113].
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[60], and Humanist of the Year[61].
Who did Isaac Asimov influence?
Isaac Asimov has been cited as an influence by Peter Thiel[79], Cory Doctorow[85], Paul Krugman[90], and Péter Gervai[96].