Walter LaFeber

American historian (1933-2021)
Person human Q4255281
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Walter LaFeber

Summary

Walter LaFeber is a human[1]. Born in Walkerton[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1933[3]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. He died on March 9, 2021[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter LaFeber's place of birth was Walkerton[2].
  • Walter LaFeber died in Ithaca[4].
  • Walter LaFeber was born on August 30, 1933[3].
  • Walter LaFeber was born on 1933[9].
  • Walter LaFeber died on March 9, 2021[5].
  • Walter LaFeber held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Walter LaFeber worked as a historian[6].
  • Walter LaFeber worked as a writer[7].
  • Walter LaFeber's field of work was history[11].
  • Among Walter LaFeber's employers was Cornell University[12].
  • Walter LaFeber's education included a stint at Hanover College[13].
  • Walter LaFeber's education included a stint at Stanford University[14].
  • Walter LaFeber was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[15].
  • Walter LaFeber received the Bancroft Prize[16].
  • Walter LaFeber received the Albert J. Beveridge Award[17].
  • Walter LaFeber received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Walter LaFeber received the Ellis W. Hawley Prize[19].
  • Walter LaFeber was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Walter LaFeber is recorded as male[21].
  • Walter LaFeber's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Walter LaFeber's Commons category is recorded as Walter LaFeber[23].
  • Walter LaFeber's residence is recorded as New York[24].
  • Walter LaFeber's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter LaFeber's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[26].
  • Walter LaFeber's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter LaFeber's place of birth was Walkerton[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 30, 1933[3] and 1933[9].

Education

Educated at Hanover College[13], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1827[30]; Stanford University[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1885[33], headquartered in Stanford[34]; and University of Wisconsin–Madison[15], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1848[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and writer[7]. Walter LaFeber's field of work was history[11]. He was employed by Cornell University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Bancroft Prize[16], a literary award[38], in United States[39]; Albert J. Beveridge Award[17], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1939[42]; Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; and Ellis W. Hawley Prize[19], a literary award[46], in United States[47].

Death and Burial

Walter LaFeber died on March 9, 2021[5]. He passed away in Ithaca[4].

Why It Matters

Walter LaFeber ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Walter LaFeber born?

Walter LaFeber's place of birth was Walkerton[2].

Where did Walter LaFeber die?

Walter LaFeber died in Ithaca[4].

What did Walter LaFeber do for work?

Walter LaFeber worked as historian[6] and writer[7].

Where did Walter LaFeber go to school?

Walter LaFeber was educated at Hanover College[13], Stanford University[14], and University of Wisconsin–Madison[15].

What awards did Walter LaFeber receive?

Honors received include Bancroft Prize[16], Albert J. Beveridge Award[17], Guggenheim Fellowship[18], and Ellis W. Hawley Prize[19].

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  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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