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Arthur C. Clarke
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Arthur C. Clarke

Inventor · born December 16, 1917 · died 2008

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Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host.

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  1. ~44Received the Kalinga Prize1961
  2. ~51Notable work: 2001: A Space Odyssey1968
  3. 55Notable work: Rendezvous with RamaJune 1, 1973
  4. ~57Received the Hugo Award for Best Novel1974
  5. ~57Received the Nebula Award for Best Novel1974
  6. 64Notable work: 2010: Odyssey TwoDecember 1, 1982
  7. ~69Received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award1986
  8. ~77Named Knight Bachelor1994

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Scientist

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