
American writer (1920–1986)
1920 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer (1920–1986)
Born
October 8, 1920
Died
1986 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
photographer, writer, journalist
1920
Born in Tacoma (1920-10-08)
1966
AwardHugo Award for Best Novel
1966
AwardNebula Award for Best Novel
1974
AwardSeiun Award for Best Translated Long Work
1978
AwardPrix Tour-Apollo Award
1986
Died in Madison
About
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and five sequels to it. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
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Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and five sequels to it. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
Frank Herbert was born on October 8, 1920.
Frank Herbert died in 1986, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — October 8, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Would you name your baby Frank?
Guestbook
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Actions
1986
Cosmos 2000 Award