Robert A Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein was an American science fiction author and one of the most influential writers in the genre. He is known for major works such as "Stranger in a Strange Land," "Starship Troopers," and "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress," and helped shape hard science fiction with an emphasis on scientific accuracy and social speculation.

Butler, Missouri, U.S. Jul 7, 1907 Wikipedia
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