Henry Luce
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Summary
Henry Luce was born on April 3, 1898[1], in Penglai District[2]. He died on February 28, 1967[3], in Phoenix[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], publisher[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,888 views/month, #6,955 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Luce Family Cemetery[9]
- Father: Henry W. Luce[10]
- Mother: Elizabeth Middleton Luce[11]
- Spouse: Clare Boothe Luce[12], Lila Hotz[13]
- Child: Ann Clare Brokaw[14], Henry Luce[15], Peter Paul Luce[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Educated at: University of Oxford[18], Yale University[19], Hotchkiss School[20], Chefoo School[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[23]
- Commons category: Henry Luce[24]
- Family name: Luce[25]
- Given name: Henry[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: Henry Robinson Luce[28]
- Number of children: 3[29]
- Start of work period: 1920[30]
- Sibling: Elisabeth Luce Moore[31], Emmavail Luce[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Henry Luce include Henry Luce Scholar[33], an award[34], founded in 1974[35].
Why It Matters
Henry Luce has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include Henry Luce Scholar[33], an award[34], founded in 1974[35].
FAQs
Where was Henry Luce born?
Henry Luce's place of birth was Penglai District[2].
Where did Henry Luce die?
Henry Luce died in Phoenix[4].
Who were Henry Luce's parents?
Henry Luce's father was Henry W. Luce[10]. Henry Luce's mother was Elizabeth Middleton Luce[11].
Who was Henry Luce married to?
Henry Luce's spouses include Clare Boothe Luce[12] and Lila Hotz[13].
What did Henry Luce do for work?
Henry Luce worked as a journalist[5], publisher[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Henry Luce go to school?
Henry Luce was educated at University of Oxford[18], Yale University[19], Hotchkiss School[20], and Chefoo School[21].