Ben Kiernan
Australian-born American historian (born 1953)
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Summary
Ben Kiernan was born on January 29, 1953[1], in Melbourne[2]. He has worked as a university teacher[3], essayist[4], and historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
- Field of work: history[8], genocide[9], education[10]
- Employer: Yale University[11]
- Educated at: Monash University[12]
- Doctoral advisor: David P. Chandler[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[15]
- Family name: Kiernan[16]
- Given name: Benedict[17], Francis[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19], Khmer[20]
Why It Matters
Ben Kiernan has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Ben Kiernan born?
Ben Kiernan was born in Melbourne[2].
What did Ben Kiernan do for work?
Ben Kiernan worked as a university teacher[3], essayist[4], and historian[5].
Where did Ben Kiernan go to school?
Ben Kiernan was educated at Monash University[12].