Mary Robinette Kowal
Puppeteer and award-winning author
Born in 1969, Kowal is an American puppeteer and author. She gained recognition in the field of speculative fiction. Kowal served as an author and puppeteer with a background in stage production. She performed as a puppeteer for major productions and has written multiple acclaimed novels. Kowal's work includes ​'The Calculating Stars,' which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards. She contributed to various anthologies and has served as president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
Won Hugo Award for 'The Calculating Stars'
Served as president of SFWA
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English actress from the stage and screen
Born
February 8th, 1888 138 years ago
Died
October 14th, 1976 49 years ago — 88 years old
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Born
February 8th, 1964 62 years ago
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German painter of expressive works
Born
February 8th, 1876 150 years ago
Died
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Indian politician and academic leader
Born
February 8th, 1897 129 years ago
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Born
February 8th, 1974 52 years ago
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