Tom Miéville
English writer, critic, and activist (born 1972)
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English writer, critic, and activist (born 1972)
Born
September 6, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, political scientist
United KingdomBorn in Norwich
1972
Born in Norwich (1972-09-06)
2001
AwardArthur C. Clarke Award
2001
AwardAugust Derleth Award
2002
AwardIgnotus Award for Best Foreign Novel
2003
AwardLocus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
2003
AwardLocus Award for Best Novella
About
China Tom Miéville is a British speculative fiction writer and literary critic. He often describes his work as "weird fiction", and is allied to the loosely associated movement of writers called New Weird.
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Who is Tom Miéville?+
China Tom Miéville is a British speculative fiction writer and literary critic. He often describes his work as "weird fiction", and is allied to the loosely associated movement of writers called New Weird.
What does the name Tom mean?+
The name Tom means "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is of English origin.
When was Tom Miéville born?+
Tom Miéville was born on September 6, 1972.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.
The name Tom is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Tom
Tom — September 6, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
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