James Burnham

American philosopher (1905–1987)
Person Human Q1240178
James Burnham
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human
Sex or gender
male[21]
Date of birth
November 22, 1905
Date of death
July 28, 1987
Place of birth
Chicago
Place of death
Kent
Country of citizenship
United States[9]
Notable work
TPAJAX[14]
Cause of death
cancer[25]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[31]
Described by source
Biographical Dictionary of the American Left[30]
Family name
Burnham[26]
Given name
James[27]
Manner of death
natural causes[29]
Name in native language
James Burnham[32]
Political ideology
third camp[28]
🏷️ Also known as
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Online Books Page author ID
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Influenced 2
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Cause of death 1
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Summary

James Burnham was born on November 22, 1905[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on July 28, 1987[3], in Kent[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5], economist[6], political scientist[7], and philosopher[8].

Why It Matters

He has been cited as an influence by Curtis Yarvin[33], a computer scientist[34], b. 1973[35], of United States[36] and Samuel T. Francis[37], a journalist[38], 1947–2005[39], of United States[40].

FAQs

Where was James Burnham born?

James Burnham's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did James Burnham die?

James Burnham died in Kent[4].

What did James Burnham do for work?

James Burnham worked as a sociologist[5], economist[6], political scientist[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did James Burnham go to school?

James Burnham was educated at Balliol College[12] and Princeton University[13].

What awards did James Burnham receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[15].

Who did James Burnham influence?

James Burnham has been cited as an influence by Curtis Yarvin[33] and Samuel T. Francis[37].

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  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pontifical Urbaniana University ID → 147889
    "Created claim: Pontifical Urbaniana University ID: 147889, batch #260429"
  2. 20w ago · Mauricio V. Genta · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → James Burnham 1927 Crop.jpg
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