Brian Aldiss
British science fiction writer (1925–2017)
1925 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
British science fiction writer (1925–2017)
Born
August 18, 1925
Died
2017 (age ~92)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, military personnel
United KingdomBorn in DerehamDied in Oxford
1925
Born in Dereham (1925-08-18)
1962
AwardHugo Award for Best Short Story
1966
AwardNebula Award for Best Novella
1971
AwardBSFA Award for Best Novel
1978
AwardPilgrim Award
1982
AwardBSFA Award for Best Novel
About
Brian Wilson Aldiss was an English writer, artist and anthology editor, best known for science-fiction novels and short stories. His byline reads either Brian W. Aldiss or simply Brian Aldiss, except for occasional pseudonyms during the mid-1960s.
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Who is Brian Aldiss?+
Brian Wilson Aldiss was an English writer, artist and anthology editor, best known for science-fiction novels and short stories. His byline reads either Brian W. Aldiss or simply Brian Aldiss, except for occasional pseudonyms during the mid-1960s.
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Aldiss born?+
Brian Aldiss was born on August 18, 1925.
When did Brian Aldiss die?+
Brian Aldiss died in 2017, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — August 18, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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— someone far away
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— a librarian
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