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Public records list Robert Jordan as a military officer, novelist and science fiction writer. Robert Jordan was born on October 17, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Death is recorded on September 16, 2007, at the age of 58. Listed accolades include Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal and Inkpot Award (2005). Credited works include The Wheel of Time.
My Take
Robert Jordan, born James Oliver Rigney Jr., is one of those authors whose real life is almost as epic as his fiction. A decorated Vietnam veteran with the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star, he carried that hard-won understanding of conflict into The Wheel of Time, and you can feel it in the scale and weight of his battles. Selling ninety million copies across fourteen books is staggering, and his passing in 2007 before finishing the saga gives the whole story a bittersweet edge for me. I admire writers who build entire worlds with patience and conviction, and few committed to that scale as fully as he did.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Jordan
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ジョーダン
- Reading
- ろばーと・じょーだん
- Born
- October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007
- Origin
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / writer / novelist / science fiction writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star Medal
- 2005 Inkpot Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wheel of Time |
4. Links
5. 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 Robert Jordan born?
Born October 17, 1948.
When did Robert Jordan die?
Died September 16, 2007, aged 58.
Where was Robert Jordan from?
Robert Jordan was from Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
What did Robert Jordan do?
Robert Jordan worked as military officer, writer, novelist, science fiction writer.
What was Robert Jordan known for?
Notable works include The Wheel of Time.
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