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H. G. Wells was an English writer. Born on 21 September 1866 in Bromley, Wells died on 13 August 1946 in London at the age of 79.
Positions held include president (1932–1935). Notable works include The Outline of History, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man. Wells studied at Royal College of Science and University of London. Honours include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 169 languages, H. G. Wells is No. 1,175 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 September 1866, Bromley
- Died
- 13 August 1946, London (aged 79)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Writer, historian, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Labour Party
- Education
- Royal College of Science, University of London
- Genres
- Science fiction, biography, essay
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 169
Did you know
66
Was 66 when first president (1932).
79
Lived to 79.
21 Sep
Shares a birthday with Shinzō Abe and Kwame Nkrumah.
9
One of 9 people in the Index born in Bromley, with Jerome Flynn.
169
Has a Wikipedia article in 169 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1932–1935President
Connections
H. G. Wells
- FatherJoseph Wells
- MotherSarah Neal
- SpouseIsabel Mary Wells
- SpouseCatherine Wells
- SiblingFrancis Charles Wells
- SiblingFrederick Joseph Wells
- ChildAnthony West
- ChildGeorge Philip Wells
- ChildFrank Wells
Honours and works
Awards
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame1997
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
- The Shape of Things to Come
- Marriage
- The Soul of a Bishop
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- Wikidata Q42511 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)