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My Take
What I admire most about David Weber is his sheer stamina as a worldbuilder. The Honor Harrington series is the kind of sprawling, lovingly detailed military space opera that rewards readers who commit to it, and that level of sustained invention is rare. I find it telling that his first sale to Baen in 1989 came from a collaboration with Steve White; there's a generosity in writers who build alongside others rather than guarding their universe alone. Decades on, he keeps producing, and that durability impresses me more than any single accolade. He writes for readers who want to be immersed, and I respect that fully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Weber
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・ウェーバー
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・うぇーばー
- Born
- October 24, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / writer / science fiction writer / fantasy author / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Appalachian State University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film
- 1997 Phoenix Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Honor Harrington | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Weber born?
Born October 24, 1952 (age 73).
Where is David Weber from?
David Weber is from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What does David Weber do?
David Weber works as novelist, writer, science fiction writer, fantasy author, screenwriter.
What is David Weber known for?
Notable works include Honor Harrington.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.