Robert Asprin

American science fiction and fantasy author (1946–2008)
Person human Q976059
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Robert Asprin

Summary

Robert Asprin is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Johns[2]. He was born on June 28, 1946[3]. He died in New Orleans[4]. He died on May 22, 2008[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (547 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Asprin was born in St. Johns[2].
  • Robert Asprin died in New Orleans[4].
  • Robert Asprin was born on June 28, 1946[3].
  • Robert Asprin died on May 22, 2008[5].
  • Robert Asprin was married to Lynn Abbey[10].
  • Robert Asprin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Robert Asprin's professions included novelist[6].
  • Robert Asprin worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Asprin worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Robert Asprin was educated at University of Michigan[12].
  • Robert Asprin received the Inkpot Award[13].
  • Robert Asprin received the Locus Award for Best Anthology[14].
  • Robert Asprin is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Asprin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Asprin's genre is fantasy[17].
  • Robert Asprin's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Robert Asprin's Commons category is recorded as Robert Lynn Asprin[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Robert Asprin's given name is recorded as Robert[21].
  • Robert Asprin's pseudonym is recorded as Bob Asprin[22].
  • Robert Asprin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Robert Lynn Asprin[23].
  • Robert Asprin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Robert Asprin's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Novella[25].
  • Robert Asprin's nominated for is recorded as World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[26].
  • Robert Asprin's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Anthology[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Asprin's place of birth was St. Johns[2]. He was born on June 28, 1946[3].

Education

Robert Asprin's education included a stint at University of Michigan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[13], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1974[30] and Locus Award for Best Anthology[14], a literary award[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Among Robert Asprin's spouses was Lynn Abbey[10].

Death and Burial

Robert Asprin died on May 22, 2008[5]. He passed away in New Orleans[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].

Why It Matters

Robert Asprin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (547 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Robert Asprin born?

Robert Asprin's place of birth was St. Johns[2].

Where did Robert Asprin die?

Robert Asprin passed away in New Orleans[4].

Who was Robert Asprin married to?

Robert Asprin's spouses include Lynn Abbey[10].

What did Robert Asprin do for work?

Robert Asprin worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Robert Asprin go to school?

Robert Asprin was educated at University of Michigan[12].

What awards did Robert Asprin receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[13] and Locus Award for Best Anthology[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . lynnabbey.com. lynnabbey.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . mythadventures.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Q105085344
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation novelist, writer, science fiction writer
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