Jon Krakauer
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Summary
Jon Krakauer was born on April 12, 1954[1], in Brookline[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], explorer[4], writer[5], and mountaineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,597 views/month, #5,386 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: Corvallis High School[9], Hampshire College[10]
- Award received: Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Jon Krakauer[13]
- Sport: mountaineering[14]
- Family name: Krakauer[15]
- Given name: Jon[16]
- Significant event: ascent of Mount Everest[17]
- Official website: http://www.jonkrakauer.com[18], https://jonkrakauer.com/[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Start of work period: 1990[21]
- Writing language: English[22]
Why It Matters
Jon Krakauer has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Works attributed to him include Into Thin Air[25], a written work[26] and Into the Wild[27], a written work[28].
FAQs
Where was Jon Krakauer born?
Jon Krakauer was born in Brookline[2].
What did Jon Krakauer do for work?
Jon Krakauer worked as a journalist[3], explorer[4], writer[5], and mountaineer[6].
Where did Jon Krakauer go to school?
Jon Krakauer was educated at Corvallis High School[9] and Hampshire College[10].
What awards did Jon Krakauer receive?
Honors received include Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism[11].