H. G. Wells

Herbert George "H.G." Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was a British author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing text books and rules for war games. Together with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback, Wells has been referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction". Wells's earliest specia... More

Date of birth:

  • Sep 21, 1866

Date of death:

  • Aug 13, 1946 (age 79 years)

Also known as:

  • H.G. Wells,
  • Herbert George Wells,
  • Septimus Browne,
  • Sosthenes Smith,
  • Walter Shockenhammer,
  • HG Wells,
  • H. G. Wells,
  • H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
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Awards

Locus Award for Best Art Book Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame
  • 1997
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KWType:

  • Person

Assessment:

  • Behind Wells' inventiveness lay a passionate concern for man and society.

Category:

  • literature

Disciplines:

  • writer
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