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Terry Pratchett
English fantasy author (1948–2015).
The record
Terry Pratchett was an English fantasy author. Born on 28 April 1948 in Beaconsfield, Pratchett died on 12 March 2015 in Broad Chalke at the age of 66.
Notable works include Good Omens, Nation and Discworld. Pratchett studied at John Hampden Grammar School. Honours include BSFA Award for Best Novel, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Carnegie Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 104 languages, Terry Pratchett is No. 1,953 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 April 1948, Beaconsfield
- Died
- 12 March 2015, Broad Chalke (aged 66)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- John Hampden Grammar School
- Genres
- Fantasy, fantasy comedy
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 104
Did you know
66
Lived to 66.
28 Apr
Shares a birthday with Saddam Hussein and James Monroe.
104
Has a Wikipedia article in 104 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Terry Pratchett
- SpouseLyn Purves
- ChildRhianna Pratchett
Honours and works
Awards
- BSFA Award for Best Novel1989
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire1998
- Carnegie Medal2001
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book2004
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book2005
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature2005
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book2007
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel2008
- Knight Bachelor2008
- Edward E. Smith Memorial Award2009
- Margaret Edwards Award2011
- Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel2011
- Andre Norton Award2011
- Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize2012
- Honorary doctorate2013
- Geffen Award2014
Notable works
- Good Omens
- Nation
- Discworld
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