Christopher McCandless
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Summary
Christopher McCandless was born on February 12, 1968[1], in El Segundo[2]. He died on August 18, 1992[3], in Stampede Trail[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diarist[6], and traveler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,994 views/month, #3,083 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Educated at: Emory University[11], Carter G. Woodson High School[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Christopher McCandless[14]
- Cause of death: starvation[15], poisoning[16]
- Family name: McCandless[17]
- Given name: Christopher[18], Johnson[19]
- Pseudonym: Alexander Supertramp[20]
- Manner of death: accidental death[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Name in native language: Christopher Johnson McCandless[23]
- Writing language: English[24]
Why It Matters
Christopher McCandless has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Christopher McCandless born?
Christopher McCandless's place of birth was El Segundo[2].
Where did Christopher McCandless die?
Christopher McCandless passed away in Stampede Trail[4].
What did Christopher McCandless do for work?
Christopher McCandless worked as an explorer[5], diarist[6], and traveler[7].
Where did Christopher McCandless go to school?
Christopher McCandless was educated at Emory University[11] and Carter G. Woodson High School[12].