U.S. science fiction and fantasy writer and poet (1937–1995)
1937 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
U.S. science fiction and fantasy writer and poet (1937–1995)
Born
May 13, 1937
Died
1995 (age ~58)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, novelist
1937
Born in Euclid (1937-05-13)
1966
AwardHugo Award for Best Novel
1966
AwardNebula Award for Best Novelette
1966
AwardNebula Award for Best Novella
1968
AwardHugo Award for Best Novel
1972
AwardPrix Tour-Apollo Award
About
Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels focusing on mythology and various religions, best known for The Chronicles of Amber series. He won the Nebula Award three times and the Hugo Award six times, including two Hugos for novels: the serialized novel ...And Call Me Conrad (1965), subsequently published under the title This Immortal (1966), and the novel Lord of Light (1967).
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Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels focusing on mythology and various religions, best known for The Chronicles of Amber series. He won the Nebula Award three times and the Hugo Award six times, including two Hugos for novels:
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
Roger Zelazny was born on May 13, 1937.
Roger Zelazny died in 1995, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — May 13, 1937
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Would you name your baby Roger?
Guestbook
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Legend.
— anon
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1995
Died in Santa Fe