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Arthur C. Clarke

British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)

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

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Born
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Place of birth
Minehead wd
Died
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Place of death
Colombo wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom wd
Occupation
inventor, screenwriter, novelist, science fiction writer, explorer, writer wd
Education
King's College London, Richard Huish College, Taunton wd
Spouse
Marilyn Mayfield wd

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1989)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novel (1974)
  • Stuart Ballantine Medal (1963)
  • Kalinga Prize (1961)
  • Marconi Prize (1982)
  • Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award (1986)
  • Hugo Award for Best Novel (1974)
  • Knight Bachelor (1994)
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (1997)
  • Theodore von Kármán Award (1996)
  • Geffen Award for Best Translated Science Fiction Novel (2005)
  • Sri Lankabhimanya (2005)
  • Hugo Award for Best Short Story (1956)
  • Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1969)
  • Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story (2004)

Questions

When was Arthur C. Clarke born?
Arthur C. Clarke was born on 16 December 1917 in Minehead.
Where did Arthur C. Clarke study?
Arthur C. Clarke was educated at King's College London, Richard Huish College, Taunton.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Arthur C. Clarke · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q47087 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Arthur C. Clarke 1965 (cropped).jpg by ITU Pictures (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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