Robert A. Heinlein: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Robert Anson Heinlein
Born	July 7, 1907 • Missouri
Died	May 8, 1988 (aged 80) • Carmel • California
Awards And Honors	Hugo Award (1967) • Hugo Award (1962) • Hugo Award (1960) • Hugo Award (1956)
Notable Works	“Life-Line” • “Stranger in a Strange Land”

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