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Arthur C. Clarke

1917 – 2008

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
December 16, 1917
Minehead
Date of death
March 19, 2008
Colombo
Citizenship

United Kingdom

Occupations & fields
inventorscreenwriternovelistscience fiction writerexplorerwriter
Awards & honours
Commander of the Order of the British EmpireNebula Award for Best NovelStuart Ballantine MedalKalinga PrizeMarconi PrizeDamon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
Notable works
Rendezvous with RamaThe Fountains of Paradise2001: A Space Odyssey2010: Odyssey Two2061: Odyssey Three3001: The Final Odyssey
Field and occupation
britský spisovateľ a vynálezca
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