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Jerry Pournelle(1933-2017)

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Jerry Pournelle was born on 7 August 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. He was a writer, known for Janissaries, Prophets of Science Fiction (2011) and Target Earth? (1981). He was previously married to Roberta Jane Isdell. He died on 8 September 2017 in Studio City, California, USA.
BornAugust 7, 1933
DiedSeptember 8, 2017(84)
BornAugust 7, 1933
DiedSeptember 8, 2017(84)
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Janissaries
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    Prophets of Science Fiction (2011)
    Prophets of Science Fiction
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Self
    Target Earth?
    5.0
    • Self
    • 1981
    Pandora's Box (1992)
    Pandora's Box
    8.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Self

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    • Born
      • August 7, 1933
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Died
      • September 8, 2017
      • Studio City, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Roberta Jane Isdell1959 - September 8, 2017 (his death, 5 children)

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