David Ignatius

American journalist and novelist
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David Ignatius

Summary

David Ignatius is a human[1]. Born in Cambridge[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1950[3]. He worked as a columnist[4], writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,295 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Ignatius's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • David Ignatius was born on May 26, 1950[3].
  • David Ignatius held citizenship in United States[10].
  • David Ignatius's professions included columnist[4].
  • David Ignatius's professions included writer[5].
  • David Ignatius's professions included journalist[6].
  • David Ignatius worked as a novelist[7].
  • David Ignatius's professions included author[8].
  • David Ignatius was educated at Harvard University[11].
  • David Ignatius was educated at King's College[12].
  • David Ignatius's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • David Ignatius's education included a stint at St. Albans School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to David Ignatius is Body of Lies[15].
  • David Ignatius received the George Polk Award[16].
  • David Ignatius received the Urbino Press Award[17].
  • David Ignatius is recorded as male[18].
  • David Ignatius's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David Ignatius's Commons category is recorded as David Ignatius[20].
  • David Ignatius's family name is recorded as Ignatius[21].
  • David Ignatius's given name is recorded as David[22].
  • David Ignatius's official website is recorded as http://davidignatius.com[23].
  • David Ignatius's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[24].
  • David Ignatius's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[25].
  • David Ignatius's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[26].
  • David Ignatius's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[27].

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Origins and Family

David Ignatius's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on May 26, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; King's College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Harvard College[13], a college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38]; and St. Albans School[14], a school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1909[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include columnist[4], writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], and author[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Ignatius is Body of Lies[15].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[16], a journalism prize[42], in United States[43], founded in 1949[44] and Urbino Press Award[17], an award[45].

Why It Matters

David Ignatius ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,295 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was David Ignatius born?

David Ignatius was born in Cambridge[2].

What did David Ignatius do for work?

David Ignatius worked as columnist[4], writer[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], and author[8].

Where did David Ignatius go to school?

David Ignatius was educated at Harvard University[11], King's College[12], Harvard College[13], and St. Albans School[14].

What awards did David Ignatius receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[16] and Urbino Press Award[17].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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