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Philip José Farmer
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Philip José Farmer

Author · born January 26, 1918 · died 2009

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Philip José Farmer was an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories.

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  1. ~35Received the Hugo Award1953
  2. ~54Received the Hugo Award for Best Novel1972
  3. ~83Received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award2001

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Politician

1963 · Portugal

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1918–1989 · Kingdom of Romania

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