Eric Hoffer
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Summary
Eric Hoffer was born on July 25, 1902[1], in New York City[2]. He died on May 21, 1983[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], psychologist[7], and sociologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,043 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Cross Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: social psychology[12]
- Employer: University of California, Berkeley[13]
- Notable work: The Ordeal of Change[14]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[15]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Eric Hoffer[18]
- Family name: Hoffer[19]
- Given name: Eric[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eric Hoffer include Eric Hoffer Award[22], an award[23].
Why It Matters
Eric Hoffer has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
Works attributed to him include The True Believer[26], a literary work[27]. Entities named for him include Eric Hoffer Award[22], an award[23].
FAQs
Where was Eric Hoffer born?
Eric Hoffer's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Eric Hoffer die?
Eric Hoffer died in San Francisco[4].
What did Eric Hoffer do for work?
Eric Hoffer worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], psychologist[7], and sociologist[8].
What awards did Eric Hoffer receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[15].