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Edgar Rice Burroughs

1875 – 1950

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, recognized for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series, and the Caspak trilogy.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
September 1, 1875
Chicago
Date of death
March 19, 1950
Encino
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
novelistscreenwriterscience fiction writerprose writerchildren's writerwriter
Awards & honours
Inkpot AwardScience Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
Notable works
BarsoomTarzan
Field and occupation
americký spisovateľ (1875-1950)
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