Jack Williamson
John Stewart Williamson was an American science fiction writer, one of several called the "Dean of Science Fiction". He is also credited with one of the first uses of the term genetic engineering. Early in his career he sometimes used the pseudonyms Will Stewart and Nils O.
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Background
- Born in
- Bisbee
- Educated at
- University of Colorado BoulderUniversity of ColoradoEastern New Mexico University
- Awards
- 🏆 Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame🏆 Hugo Award for Best Novella🏆 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award🏆 Edward E. Smith Memorial Award🏆 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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1908
Born
Birth2006
Died
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