Herbert George Wells was a prolific English author born in 1866.
He studied biology under Thomas Huxley and earned degrees from the University of London.
Wells began his writing career with science fiction novels, including The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds.
He married twice and had several extramarital relationships.
A socialist and advocate for social change, Wells wrote over 100 books spanning various genres, including non-fiction works on history and politics.
He used his fame to promote causes like preventing war and was received by government officials worldwide.
Wells is considered one of the fathers of science fiction and futurism, alongside Jules Verne.
He died in 1946, leaving a lasting impact on literature and social thought.
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