Andre Norton
American science fiction and fantasy writer (1912–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Andrew North" redirects here. For the journalist, see Andrew North (journalist).
Andre Alice Norton (born Alice Mary Norton, February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005) was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, who also wrote works of historical and contemporary fiction. She wrote primarily under the pen name Andre Norton, but also under Andrew North and Allen Weston. She was the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy,[2] to be SFWA Grand Master,[3] and to be inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.[4][5][6]
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Born | Alice Mary Norton (1912-02-17)February 17, 1912[1] Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 2005(2005-03-17) (aged 93) Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. |
Pen name | Andre Norton Andrew North Allen Weston |
Occupation | Writer, librarian |
Period | 1934–2005 |
Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, romance novels, adventure fiction |
Notable awards | SFWA Grand Master, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame |
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