George Murdock
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Summary
George Murdock was born on May 11, 1897[1], in Meriden[2]. He died on March 29, 1985[3], in Devon[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], ethnologist[6], and ethnographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United States[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: anthropology[11], ethnography[12], ethnology[13], sociology[14]
- Employer: Yale University[15], Columbia University[16], University of Pittsburgh[17]
- Educated at: Yale University[18], Harvard Law School[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Albert Galloway Keller[20]
- Student: Keith F. Otterbein[21]
- Award received: Wilbur Cross Medal[22]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[23], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Murdock[26]
- Given name: Peter[27]
- Student of: Albert Galloway Keller[28]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: George Peter Murdock[32]
Why It Matters
George Murdock has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was George Murdock born?
George Murdock was born in Meriden[2].
Where did George Murdock die?
George Murdock died in Devon[4].
What did George Murdock do for work?
George Murdock worked as an anthropologist[5], ethnologist[6], and ethnographer[7].
Where did George Murdock go to school?
George Murdock was educated at Yale University[18] and Harvard Law School[19].
What awards did George Murdock receive?
Honors received include Wilbur Cross Medal[22].