Terry Pratchett
English fantasy author (1948–2015)
Also known as Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett · Terence David John Pratchett · Sir Terry Pratchett
- Born
- April 28, 1948
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Sources- 1.Stated in IMDbRetrieved 2015-07-21
- 2.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
- 3.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 4.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 5.Stated in Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 6.Stated in DiscogsRetrieved 2017-10-09
- April 28, 1948
- Died
- March 12, 2015
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Sources- 1.pjsmprints.com/Retrieved 2015-03-12
- 2.Stated in IMDbRetrieved 2015-07-21
- 3.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
- 4.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 5.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 6.Stated in Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseRetrieved 2017-10-09
- March 12, 2015
- Birthplace
- Place of death
- Citizenship
- Occupation
- writer
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Sources- 1.nytimes.com/2014/08/17/books/review/terry-pratchett-by-the-book.html
- 2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
- , novelist
- , journalist
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- +4 more
- writer
- Education
- Spouse
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- Birth name
- Terence David John Pratchett
- Awards
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2016) for work: The Shepherd's Crown · follows: Joe Abercrombie · followed by: Alastair Reynolds
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- Eleanor Farjeon Award(2015)
- Geffen Award(2014)
- honorary doctorate(September 28, 2013) conferred by: The Open University
- Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize(2012) for work: Snuff
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Sources- 1.“Bollinger Wodehouse prize awarded to Terry Pratchett”theguardian.com/books/2012/may/30/pg-wodehouse-award-terry-pratchettRetrieved 2015-05-19
- Margaret Edwards Award(2011) for work: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, The Wee Free Men
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Sources- 1.ala.org/yalsa/edwards/previouswinners/pratchettRetrieved 2015-05-19
- Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel(2011) for work: Nation
- Andre Norton Award(2011) for work: I Shall Wear Midnight
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- Edward E. Smith Memorial Award(2009)
- Knight Bachelor(December 31, 2008)
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2008) for work: Making Money · follows: Ellen Kushner · followed by: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2007) for work: Wintersmith · follows: Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple · followed by: China Miéville
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- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2005) for work: A Hat Full of Sky · follows: Terry Pratchett · followed by: Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple
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- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature(2005) for work: A Hat Full of Sky · follows: Clare B. Dunkle · followed by: Jonathan Stroud
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Sources- 1.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/award_category_year.cgi?402+2005Retrieved 2025-07-10
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2004) for work: The Wee Free Men · follows: Neil Gaiman · followed by: Terry Pratchett
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- Carnegie Medal(2001) for work: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire(1998)
- BSFA Award for Best Novel(1989) for work: Pyramids · follows: Robert Holdstock · followed by: Colin Greenland
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2016) for work: The Shepherd's Crown · follows: Joe Abercrombie · followed by: Alastair Reynolds
- Website
- terrypratchettbooks.com language: English
- Influenced by
- P. G. Wodehouse
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Sources- 1.theguardian.com/books/2008/jun/12/terrypratchettRetrieved 2019-08-23
- G. K. Chesterton
- Lloyd Alexander
- Jack Vance
- Tom Sharpe
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Sources- 1.theguardian.com/books/2008/jun/12/terrypratchettRetrieved 2019-08-23
- P. G. Wodehouse
- Manner of death
- natural causes
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Sources- 1.“Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66”bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156Retrieved 2015-03-13
- natural causes
- Nominations
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2014) for work: Raising Steam
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2013) for work: Dodger
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2012) for work: Snuff
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2011) for work: I Shall Wear Midnight
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- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature(2011) for work: I Shall Wear Midnight
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Sources- 1.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/award_category_year.cgi?402+2011Retrieved 2025-07-10
- Carnegie Medal(2010) for work: Nation
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2010) for work: Unseen Academicals
- Nebula Award for Best Novel(2009) for work: Making Money
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- Michael L. Printz Award(2009) for work: Nation
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize(2009) for work: Nation
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2009) for work: Nation
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- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature(2009) for work: Nation
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Sources- 1.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/award_category_year.cgi?402+2009Retrieved 2025-07-10
- Carnegie Medal(2008) for work: Wintersmith
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature(2007) for work: Wintersmith
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Sources- 1.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/award_category_year.cgi?402+2007Retrieved 2025-07-10
- Nebula Award for Best Novel(2006) for work: Going Postal
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2006) for work: Thud!
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2005) for work: Going Postal
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2004) for work: Monstrous Regiment
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- Otherwise Award(2004) for work: Monstrous Regiment
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature(2004) for work: The Wee Free Men
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Sources- 1.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/award_category_year.cgi?402+2004Retrieved 2025-07-10
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2003) for work: Night Watch
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- Carnegie Medal(2003) for work: The Wee Free Men
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2002) for work: Thief of Time
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- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize(2002) for work: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2001) for work: The Truth
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(2000) for work: The Fifth Elephant
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- Hugo Award for Best Related Work(2000) for work: The Science of Discworld
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize(1997) for work: Johnny and the Bomb
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1997) for work: Feet of Clay
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- August Derleth Award(1997) for work: Hogfather
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1996) for work: Maskerade
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- Nestlé Children's Book Prize(1996) for work: Johnny and the Bomb
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize(1993)
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1993) for work: Small Gods
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1992) for work: Witches Abroad
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1991) for work: Good Omens, Moving Pictures · together with: Neil Gaiman
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1991) for work: Good Omens · together with: Neil Gaiman
- World Fantasy Award for Best Novel(1991) for work: Good Omens · together with: Neil Gaiman
- BSFA Award for Best Novel(1991) for work: Witches Abroad
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1990) for work: Guards! Guards!
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1989) for work: Wyrd Sisters
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- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1988) for work: Equal Rites
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- Name in native language
- Terry Pratchett
- Sex or gender
- male
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Sources- 1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
- 2.Stated in NNDB
- 3.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-04
- male
- Field of work
- fiction
- fantasy literature
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Sources- 1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2023-01-08
- journalism
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Sources- 1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2023-01-08
- Academic degree
- Doctor of Letters(July 14, 1999) has characteristic: honorary degree · conferred by: University of Warwick
On other databases
193 identifiers linking Terry Pratchett across the web's reference databases
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