Walter Cronkite
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Summary
Walter Cronkite was born on November 4, 1916[1], in St. Joseph[2]. He died on July 17, 2009[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a journalist[5] and news presenter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,205 views/month, #5,142 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Moriah Cemetery[8]
- Father: Walter Leland Cronkite[9]
- Mother: Helen Fritsch[10]
- Child: Kathy Cronkite[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Educated at: University of Texas at Austin[14], San Jacinto High School[15], Moody College of Communication[16], Ella J. Baker Montessori School[17]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[20], George Polk Award[21], Library of Congress Living Legend[22], Ischia International Journalism Award[23], Nierenberg Prize[24], Peabody Awards[25], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[27], International Space Hall of Fame[28], Trustees Award[29], Evelyn F. Burkey Award[30], Award of Honor of the National Cartoonists Society[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], American Philosophical Society[33]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Walter Cronkite[36]
- Cause of death: stroke[37]
- Family name: Cronkite[38]
- Given name: Walter[39], Leland[40]
- Medical condition: color blindness[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr.[44]
- Name in native language: Walter Leland Cronkite[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Cronkite include Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism[46], an award[47], founded in 1984[48].
Why It Matters
Walter Cronkite has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism[46], an award[47], founded in 1984[48].
FAQs
Where was Walter Cronkite born?
Walter Cronkite was born in St. Joseph[2].
Where did Walter Cronkite die?
Walter Cronkite passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Walter Cronkite's parents?
Walter Cronkite's father was Walter Leland Cronkite[9]. Walter Cronkite's mother was Helen Fritsch[10].
What did Walter Cronkite do for work?
Walter Cronkite worked as a journalist[5] and news presenter[6].
Where did Walter Cronkite go to school?
Walter Cronkite was educated at University of Texas at Austin[14], San Jacinto High School[15], Moody College of Communication[16], and Ella J. Baker Montessori School[17].
What awards did Walter Cronkite receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[20], and George Polk Award[21].