Cordwainer Smith

American author (1913-1966).

Born July 11th, 1913 in Milwaukee. [ref]

Died August 6th, 1966 at 53 years old in Baltimore (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
diplomat, military officer, novelist, professor, psychologist, science fiction writer, soldier, writer
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It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life. Terry Pratchett