David G. Potter
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1947 – 2001
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Who was David G. Potter?
David G. Potter was a computer technician at California State University, Sacramento who was widely known for acerbic, scathingly humorous and knowledgeable postings to Usenet science fiction newsgroups. He assumed the name of Gharlane of Eddore as a Usenet pseudonym for Usenet postings and carefully guarded his true identity for many years before his death. He is best known for authoring the Lensman FAQ and voluminous Usenet postings. He died on June 13, 2001 following a heart attack.
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- Born
- 1947
- Also known as
- Gharlane of Eddore
- Gharlane of Eddore
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- 2001
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on July 23, 2013
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