H. G. Wells
English writer (1866–1946)
H. G. Wells was born on September 21, 1866 in Bromley and died on August 13, 1946 in London, aged 79. Recorded occupations: writer, historian, journalist, Idist, science fiction writer and novelist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Positions held include president. Fields of work: science fiction, creative and professional writing, non-fiction literature and science fiction literature. Notable works include “The Outline of History”, “The Time Machine”, “The Invisible Man”, “The Island of Dr Moreau”, “The War of the Worlds” and “The First Men in the Moon”. Educated at Royal College of Science and University of London. Honours include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Member of Fabian Society.
- Born
- September 21, 1866 · Bromley
- Died
- August 13, 1946 · London
- Age at death
- 79
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- writer, historian, journalist, Idist, science fiction writer, novelist
- Positions held
- president
- Notable works
- The Outline of History, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon
- Education
- Royal College of Science, University of London
- Honours
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 115 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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