George F. Kennan
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Summary
George F. Kennan was born on February 16, 1904[1], in Milwaukee[2]. He died on March 17, 2005[3], in Princeton[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], historian[6], geopolitical analyst[7], political scientist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,642 views/month, #6,772 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Princeton Cemetery[11]
- Father: Kossuth Kent Kennan[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: university teacher[15], politician[16]
- Field of work: international relations[17]
- Position held: United States Ambassador to Yugoslavia[18], United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union[19], ambassador[20]
- Employer: Institute for Advanced Study[21]
- Educated at: Princeton University[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], St. John's Northwestern Military Academy[24]
- Notable work: X Article[25], Long Telegram[26]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for History[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[29], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[30], Bancroft Prize[31], Francis Parkman Prize[32], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[33], Pacem in Terris Award[34], Library of Congress Living Legend[35], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[36], Albert Einstein Peace Prize[37], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[38], Annenberg Award for Excellence in Diplomacy[39], National Book Award[40]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], American Academy of Arts and Letters[42], American Philosophical Society[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Commons category: George F. Kennan[45]
- Archives at: Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[46]
- Family name: Kennan[47]
- Given name: George[48], Frost[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:George F. Kennan[50]
- Commons gallery: George F. Kennan[51]
Why It Matters
George F. Kennan has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include X Article[54], an academic journal article[55] and Long Telegram[56], a telegram[57], founded in 1946[58].
FAQs
Where was George F. Kennan born?
George F. Kennan was born in Milwaukee[2].
Where did George F. Kennan die?
George F. Kennan died in Princeton[4].
Who were George F. Kennan's parents?
George F. Kennan's father was Kossuth Kent Kennan[12].
What did George F. Kennan do for work?
George F. Kennan worked as a diplomat[5], historian[6], geopolitical analyst[7], political scientist[8], and writer[9].
Where did George F. Kennan go to school?
George F. Kennan was educated at Princeton University[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], and St. John's Northwestern Military Academy[24].
What awards did George F. Kennan receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[29], and Pulitzer Prize for Biography[30].