Clifford Geertz
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Summary
Clifford Geertz was born on August 23, 1926[1], in San Francisco[2]. He died on October 30, 2006[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], university teacher[6], and sociologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,423 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United States[9]
- Place of burial: Princeton Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Hildred Geertz[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Field of work: anthropology[14], cultural anthropology[15], social anthropology[16]
- Employer: University of Chicago[17], Institute for Advanced Study[18]
- Educated at: Harvard University[19], Antioch University[20], Antioch College[21]
- Doctoral advisor: Talcott Parsons[22]
- Notable work: Agricultural Involution[23]
- Award received: Talcott Parsons Prize[24], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[25], Huxley Memorial Medal[26], National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[27]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], American Philosophical Society[30]
- Influenced by: Talcott Parsons[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Doctoral student: Paul Rabinow[33], Lawrence Rosen[34]
- Military branch: United States Navy[35]
- Commons category: Clifford Geertz (anthropologist)[36]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[37]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[38]
- Family name: Geertz[39]
- Given name: Clifford[40], James[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Clifford James Geertz[44]
Why It Matters
Clifford Geertz has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Interpretazione di culture[47], a document[48].
His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Rabinow[49], an anthropologist[50], 1944–2021[51], of United States[52], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[53], specialised in cultural anthropology[54].
FAQs
Where was Clifford Geertz born?
Clifford Geertz was born in San Francisco[2].
Where did Clifford Geertz die?
Clifford Geertz passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Clifford Geertz married to?
Clifford Geertz's spouses include Hildred Geertz[11].
What did Clifford Geertz do for work?
Clifford Geertz worked as an anthropologist[5], university teacher[6], and sociologist[7].
Where did Clifford Geertz go to school?
Clifford Geertz was educated at Harvard University[19], Antioch University[20], and Antioch College[21].
What awards did Clifford Geertz receive?
Honors received include Talcott Parsons Prize[24], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[25], Huxley Memorial Medal[26], and National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[27].