Larry Niven
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Summary
Larry Niven was born on April 30, 1938[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], mathematician[6], and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,708 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marilyn Niven[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: Washburn University[11], Cate School[12]
- Notable work: Ringworld[13], The Mote in God's Eye[14]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[15], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[16], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17], Nebula Award for Best Novel[18], Locus Award for Best Novel[19], Hugo Award for Best Novel[20], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[21], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[22], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[23], Locus Award for Best Short Story[24], Ditmar Award[25], Locus Award for Best Collection[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: hard science fiction[28]
- Commons category: Larry Niven[29]
- Family name: Niven[30]
- Given name: Laurence[31], Van[32]
- Official website: http://larryniven.net/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Larry Niven[34]
- Commons gallery: Larry Niven[35]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[36]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[37], Hugo Award for Best Novella[38], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[39], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Larry Niven include Niven's laws[41].
Why It Matters
Larry Niven has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Ringworld[44], a literary work[45]; The Mote in God's Eye[46], a literary work[47]; Lucifer's Hammer[48], a literary work[49]; Ringworld series[50], a novel series[51], founded in 1970[52]; Footfall[53], a literary work[54]; and The Ringworld Engineers[55], a literary work[56]. Entities named for him include Niven's laws[41].
FAQs
Where was Larry Niven born?
Larry Niven's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Who was Larry Niven married to?
Larry Niven's spouses include Marilyn Niven[9].
What did Larry Niven do for work?
Larry Niven worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], mathematician[6], and science fiction writer[7].
Where did Larry Niven go to school?
Larry Niven was educated at Washburn University[11] and Cate School[12].
What awards did Larry Niven receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[15], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[16], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[17], and Nebula Award for Best Novel[18].