Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and... Wikipedia
Born: October 8, 1920, Tacoma, WA
Died: February 11, 1986 (age 65 years), UW Health University Hospital, Madison, WI
Spouse: Theresa Shackleford (m. 1985–1986), Beverley Ann Stuart (m. 1946–1984), and Flora Parkinson (m. 1941–1943)
Children: Brian Herbert, Bruce Calvin Herbert, and Penny Herbert
Influenced by: Jules Verne, Poul Anderson, Jack Vance, and more
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