Difference between revisions of "Arthur C. Clarke"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Science fiction author, notably of '2001: A Space Odyssey' series of novels and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Host and commentator in the British television series 'Mysterious World'. He was knighted and named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to science. He also was awarded Sri Lanka's highest civil honour, Sri Lankabhimanya, in 2005 after living in Sri Lanka for the later part of his life. The Arthur C. Clarke Award is presented for science fiction writing | + | Science fiction author, notably of '2001: A Space Odyssey' series of novels and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Host and commentator in the British television series 'Mysterious World'. He was knighted and named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to science. He also was awarded Sri Lanka's highest civil honour, Sri Lankabhimanya, in 2005 after living in Sri Lanka for the later part of his life. The Arthur C. Clarke Award is presented annually for science fiction writing. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 15 November 2021
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1917 - 2008
Occupation
Writer
Notable Achievements
CBE, FRAS
Description
Science fiction author, notably of '2001: A Space Odyssey' series of novels and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Host and commentator in the British television series 'Mysterious World'. He was knighted and named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to science. He also was awarded Sri Lanka's highest civil honour, Sri Lankabhimanya, in 2005 after living in Sri Lanka for the later part of his life. The Arthur C. Clarke Award is presented annually for science fiction writing.
