Public figure
C. J. Cherryh Gold
United States science fiction and fantasy author
C. J. Cherryh is an United States science fiction and fantasy author. Born 1942 in St. Louis. Associated with John Marshall High School.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1942-09-01, St. Louis
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- translator, novelist, science fiction writer, writer
- Member of
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Also known as
- Carolyn Janice Cherryh, Carolyn Cherry, Carolyn Cherryh
Education and professional journey
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- John Marshall High School 1965 to 1979
Education
- Master of ArtsJohns Hopkins University 1965
- Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Oklahoma 1964
- Lawton High School
Awards and recognition
Silver- Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award 2016
- Astounding Award for Best New Writer 1977
- Hugo Award for Best Novel 1982
- Hugo Award for Best Novel 1989
- Hugo Award for Best Short Story 1979
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel 1989
- Edward E. Smith Memorial Award 1988
Notable work
- Alliance-Union universe
- Cyteen
- Foreigner series
Family
SilverOnly relatives who are public figures themselves.
- Jane FancherSpouse
- David A. CherrySibling
Personal journey
- Languages
- English, French
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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