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Robert A. Heinlein

Robert Anson Heinlein (/ˈhaɪnlaɪn/ HYNE-lyne; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, 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…

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Alma mater
United States Naval Academy · University of California, Los Angeles (incomplete)
Allegiance
United States
Born
Robert Anson Heinlein (1907-07-07)July 7, 1907 Butler, Missouri, U.S.
Branch
United States Navy
Died
May 8, 1988(1988-05-08) (aged 80) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, U.S.
Genres
Science fiction, fantasy

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Robert A. Heinlein → Anson MacDonald, Caleb Saunders, John Riverside, Lyle Monroe, Simon York
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Robert A. Heinlein → Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, Time Enough for Love
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Robert A. Heinlein → Author, engineer, lieutenant USN
Alma mater · 2
Robert A. Heinlein → United States Naval Academy, University of California, Los Angeles (incomplete)
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Born · 1
Robert A. Heinlein → Robert Anson Heinlein (1907-07-07)July 7, 1907 Butler, Missouri, U.S.

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Robert A. HeinleinBranchUnited States Navy1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinDiedMay 8, 1988(1988-05-08) (aged 80) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinGenresScience fiction, fantasy1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinNotable worksStranger in a Strange Land1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinNotable worksThe Moon Is a Harsh Mistress1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinNotable worksStarship Troopers1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinNotable worksTime Enough for Love1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinOccupationsAuthor1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinOccupationsengineer1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinOccupationslieutenant USN1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPen nameAnson MacDonald1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPen nameLyle Monroe1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPen nameJohn Riverside1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPen nameCaleb Saunders1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPen nameSimon York1.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinPeriod1939–19881.00infobox
Robert A. HeinleinRankLieutenant1.00infobox
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Robert A. HeinleinUnitUSS Lexington USS Roper1.00infobox

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