Virginia Heinlein
American scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virginia Doris Heinlein (nee Gerstenfeld; April 22, 1916 – January 18, 2003) was an American chemist, biochemist, engineer, and the third wife and muse of Robert A. Heinlein, a prominent and successful author often considered one of the "Big Three" of science fiction (along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke).
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Virginia "Ginny" Heinlein | |
---|---|
Born | Virginia Doris Gerstenfeld (1916-04-22)April 22, 1916 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 2003(2003-01-18) (aged 86) Atlantic Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Education | New York University[1] |
Occupation(s) | Chemist, biochemist, lieutenant commander USN[2] |
Known for | Founder of The Heinlein Society |
Spouse |
Close