American author
Cordwainer Smith, born as Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger on July 11, 1913, was an American novelist, writer, psychologist, and officer in the armed forces. He was known for his work in the science fiction genre and used the pseudonym Cordwainer Smith in his writing. Linebarger was born in Milwaukee and was a citizen of the United States.
Cordwainer Smith passed away on August 6, 1966 in Baltimore.