Douglas Adams

A special story.

Science fiction writer · United Kingdom

Date of birth: March 11, 1952
Died on May 11, 2001: Died at the age of 49; Would have turned 74 today

British science fiction writer and humorist (1952–2001)

The story behind the name

Douglas Adams was a science fiction writer (United Kingdom). Douglas Adams was born on March 11, 1952 in Cambridge. Among other things, Douglas Adams was known for Dirk Gently series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and The Private Life of Genghis Khan. Douglas Adams founded h2g2.

Known interest

h2g2

Founded company

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Work by Douglas Adams

Title	Year
Dirk Gently series	–
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy	–
The Private Life of Genghis Khan	–

Facts about Douglas

Born: March 11, 1952 in Cambridge
Died: May 11, 2001
Nationality: United Kingdom
Occupations: Science fiction writer, Musician, Comedian, Writer, and Children's writer
Languages: English
Education: St John's College
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 92 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: March 11, 1952
Born on a: Tuesday
Zodiac sign: Pisces

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What makes Douglas Adams unique

Generation: Baby Boomer
In memory: Died at the age of 49
Today: Would have turned 74 today

First award in 1980, the year Douglas Adams turned 28.

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Awards

Award	Year
Ditmar Award for Best International Fiction	1980
Inkpot Award	1983

Groups

Name	From	To
Groucho Club	–	–
Footlights	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
h2g2	–
The Digital Village	–

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