Vajra Chandrasekera
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Vajra Chandrasekera
Summary
Vajra Chandrasekera is a human[1]. Born in Colombo[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1979[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and fantasy author[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,097 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Vajra Chandrasekera was born in Colombo[2].
- Vajra Chandrasekera was born on August 17, 1979[3].
- Vajra Chandrasekera held citizenship in Sri Lanka[7].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's professions included writer[4].
- Vajra Chandrasekera worked as a fantasy author[5].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[8].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Lambda Literary Award[9].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[10].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Otherwise Award[11].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult[12].
- Vajra Chandrasekera received the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize[13].
- Vajra Chandrasekera is recorded as male[14].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's official website is recorded as https://vajra.me/[16].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[18].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Short Story[19].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Nebula Award for Best Novel[20].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[21].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Theodore Sturgeon Award[22].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's nominated for is recorded as Q139965311[23].
- Vajra Chandrasekera's writing language is recorded as English[24].
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Origins and Family
Vajra Chandrasekera's place of birth was Colombo[2]. He was born on August 17, 1979[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4] and fantasy author[5].
Recognition
Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[8], a literary award[25], in United States[26], founded in 1966[27]; Lambda Literary Award[9], a group of awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1989[30]; Locus Award for Best First Novel[10], a literary award[31], in United States[32]; Otherwise Award[11], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1991[35]; Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult[12]; and Ursula K. Le Guin Prize[13], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2022[38].
Why It Matters
Vajra Chandrasekera ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,097 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Vajra Chandrasekera born?
Vajra Chandrasekera's place of birth was Colombo[2].
What did Vajra Chandrasekera do for work?
Vajra Chandrasekera worked as writer[4] and fantasy author[5].
What awards did Vajra Chandrasekera receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[8], Lambda Literary Award[9], Locus Award for Best First Novel[10], and Otherwise Award[11].