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Justina Robson was born on June 11, 1968 in Leeds, United Kingdom and is credited as a science fiction writer and author. That puts Justina Robson at 58 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of York.
My Take
I hold writers like Justina Robson in high regard. Born in Leeds in 1968 and educated at the University of York, she works in science fiction, a genre I think does some of the bravest thinking around. The best SF authors interrogate technology, the body, and the boundaries of being human long before the rest of us catch up. Robson strikes me as a cerebral, quietly daring builder of worlds rather than a writer chasing headlines or gossip. That Britain keeps producing sharp, idea-driven voices like hers says a lot about the depth of its speculative-fiction tradition, and I find that genuinely encouraging.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justina Robson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスティナ・ロブスン
- Reading
- じゃすてぃな・ろぶすん
- Born
- June 11, 1968 (age 58)
- Origin
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer / science fiction writer / author
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- University of York
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Justina Robson born?
Born June 11, 1968 (age 58).
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Justina Robson is from Leeds, United Kingdom.
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Justina Robson works as writer, science fiction writer, author.
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