Draft:Voltaire Molesworth Jr.

Voltaire "Vol" Molesworth (18 October 1924 – 14 July 1964) was an Australian writer, academic and publisher. He was a pioneer of both science fiction writing and fan conventions in Australia.

Personal life
Molesworth was born on 18 October 1924, the son of Ivy (Vick) and Voltaire Molesworth. His father, a journalist and member of parliament, died in 1934.

In 1963, Molesworth joined the University of New South Wales Business School as a Ph.D. candidate and senior tutor.

Molesworth died on 14 July 1964 at the age of 39.

Writing
According to Steven Paulsen, Molesworth was a pioneer