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Lester del Rey
American science fiction author (1915–1993)
Lester del Rey was born on June 2, 1915 in Saratoga Township, United States and died on May 10, 1993, aged 77.
Born
June 2, 1915
Lester del Rey died aged 77.
Died: May 10, 1993
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Saratoga Township, United States
- Professions
- editor, science fiction writer, journalist, literary critic, novelist, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Lester del Rey
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Leonard Knapp
- Pseudonyms
- Ramon F. Alvarez-del Rey, Cameron Hall, John Alvarez, Wade Kaempfert, Erik Van Lhin, Philip James, Philip St. John, Marion Henry, Edson McCann, Kenneth Wright, Charles Satterfield
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Questions people ask
How old was Lester del Rey when they died?
Lester del Rey died aged 77.
When is Lester del Rey’s birthday?
Lester del Rey’s recorded birthday is June 2.
Where was Lester del Rey born?
Lester del Rey was born in Saratoga Township, United States.
What was Lester del Rey’s name at birth?
Lester del Rey’s recorded birth name is Leonard Knapp.
When did Lester del Rey die?
Lester del Rey died on May 10, 1993.