Michael Ledeen

American historian and foreign policy analyst
Person human Q1406638
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Michael Ledeen

Summary

Michael Ledeen is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on August 1, 1941[3]. He died in Austin[4]. He died on May 17, 2025[5]. He worked as a historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Ledeen's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Michael Ledeen passed away in Austin[4].
  • Michael Ledeen was born on August 1, 1941[3].
  • Michael Ledeen died on May 17, 2025[5].
  • Michael Ledeen held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Michael Ledeen's professions included historian[6].
  • Michael Ledeen's professions included journalist[7].
  • Michael Ledeen's professions included politician[8].
  • Michael Ledeen was employed by Washington University in St. Louis[11].
  • Michael Ledeen's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12].
  • Michael Ledeen's doctoral advisor was George Mosse[13].
  • Michael Ledeen is recorded as male[14].
  • Michael Ledeen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Michael Ledeen's sport is recorded as contract bridge[16].
  • Michael Ledeen's family name is recorded as Ledeen[17].
  • Michael Ledeen's given name is recorded as Michael[18].
  • Michael Ledeen's given name is recorded as Arthur[19].
  • Michael Ledeen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Michael Ledeen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Michael Ledeen'}[21].
  • Michael Ledeen's writing language is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Michael Ledeen was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on August 1, 1941[3].

Education

Michael Ledeen was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12]. His doctoral advisor was George Mosse[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. Michael Ledeen was employed by Washington University in St. Louis[11].

Death and Burial

Michael Ledeen died on May 17, 2025[5]. He passed away in Austin[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Ledeen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Michael Ledeen born?

Michael Ledeen's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Michael Ledeen die?

Michael Ledeen passed away in Austin[4].

What did Michael Ledeen do for work?

Michael Ledeen worked as historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8].

Where did Michael Ledeen go to school?

Michael Ledeen was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . asiatimes.com. Retrieved . asiatimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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