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Biography of Gene Wolfe
7. May 1931 – 14. Apr 2019(87 years)Died in:Peoria, Peoria County
American science fiction and fantasy writer
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Gene Wolfe (* 7. May 1931 in New York City; † 14. April 2019 in Peoria) was an american science fiction and fantasy writer. He was 87 years old. His education included Texas A&M University, University of Houston and Lamar High School. His faith was Catholicism. He received 8 awards, including Nebula Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella. His cause of death was heart disease. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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12 Events1931
Born in New York City, New York
1974
Nebula Award for Best Novella
The Death of Dr. Island
1974
Locus Award for Best Novella
The Death of Dr. Island
1981
World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
The Shadow of the Torturer
1982
Nebula Award for Best Novel
The Claw of the Conciliator
1982
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
The Claw of the Conciliator
1983
August Derleth Award
The Sword of the Lictor
1983
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
The Sword of the Lictor
1984
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
The Citadel of the Autarch
1985
Prix Tour-Apollo Award
The Citadel of the Autarch
1987
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
Soldier of the Mist
2019