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Memorial Page for Lyon Sprague de Camp
Nov 27, 1907 – Nov 6, 2000(92 years)Died in:Plano, Collin County
American non- and speculative fiction writer
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L. Sprague de Camp (* November 27, 1907 in New York City; † November 6, 2000 in Plano) was an american non- and speculative fiction writer. He was 92 years old. He was married to Catherine Crook de Camp. His education included California Institute of Technology and Stevens Institute of Technology. He received 8 awards, including Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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9 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1907International Fantasy Award for Best Non Fiction
1953Lands Beyond
Athenaeum Literary Award
1958An Elephant for Aristotle
British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction
1973The Fallible Fiend
Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
1979World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
1984Hugo Award for Best Related Work
1997Time and Chance
Pilgrim Award
1998Died in Plano, Collin County
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