Memorial Page for Poul Anderson (née Poul William Anderson)
American science fiction writer
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July 31st, 2026
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Biography
Poul Anderson (* November 25, 1926 in Bristol; † July 31, 2001 in Orinda) was an american science fiction writer. He was 74 years old. He was married to Karen Anderson. He studied at University of Minnesota. He received 6 awards, including Prometheus Award - Special Award, Hugo Award for Best Short Story. His cause of death was cancer.
Life Events
13 EventsBorn in Bristol, Bucks County
1926Married Karen Anderson
1953Hugo Award for Best Short Story
1961The Longest Voyage
Hugo Award for Best Short Story
1964No Truce with Kings
Hugo Award for Best Novelette
1969The Sharing of Flesh
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
1972The Queen of Air and Darkness
Hugo Award for Best Novella
1972The Queen of Air and Darkness
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
1973Goat Song
Hugo Award for Best Novelette
1973Goat Song
August Derleth Award
1974Hrolf Kraki's Saga
Hugo Award for Best Novelette
1979Hunter's Moon
Prometheus Award - Special Award
2001Died in Orinda, Contra Costa County (cancer)
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- Karen Kruse Anderson
Poul Anderson (née Poul William Anderson). Forever remembered.