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Robert A. Heinlein

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80 Years Old

Robert Anson Heinlein (/ˈhaɪnlaɪn/ HYNE-lyne; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to influence the science-fiction genre and modern culture more generally. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert A. Heinlein, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Born

Butler, Missouri, USA on 7th July 1907

Died

8th May 1988

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