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William Tenn
British-American science fiction author (1920–2010)
William Tenn was born on May 9, 1920 in London, United Kingdom and died on February 7, 2010, aged 89.
Born
May 9, 1920
William Tenn died aged 89.
Died: February 7, 2010
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Professions
- science fiction writer, writer, journalist, novelist, literary scholar
- Citizenship
- United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
More about William Tenn
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Philip Klass
- Pseudonyms
- William Tenn
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Find a Grave
- NooSFere
- Integrated Authority File
- BnF authorities
- Babelio
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was William Tenn when they died?
William Tenn died aged 89.
When is William Tenn’s birthday?
William Tenn’s recorded birthday is May 9.
Where was William Tenn born?
William Tenn was born in London, United Kingdom.
What was William Tenn’s name at birth?
William Tenn’s recorded birth name is Philip Klass.
When did William Tenn die?
William Tenn died on February 7, 2010.