Will Durant
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Summary
Will Durant was born on November 5, 1885[1], in North Adams[2]. He died on November 7, 1981[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,594 views/month, #6,724 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Ariel Durant[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: history of civilization[12]
- Employer: Seton Hall University[13], Ferrer Colony and Ferrer Modern School[14]
- Educated at: Columbia University[15], Saint Peter's University[16], St. Peter's Preparatory School[17]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Will Durant[22]
- Family name: Durant[23]
- Given name: William[24], James[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Will Durant[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: Will Durant[28]
Why It Matters
Will Durant has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include The Story of Civilization[31], a written work[32]; The Lessons of History[33], a literary work[34]; and The Story of Philosophy[35], a written work[36].
FAQs
Where was Will Durant born?
Will Durant was born in North Adams[2].
Where did Will Durant die?
Will Durant died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Will Durant married to?
Will Durant's spouses include Ariel Durant[10].
What did Will Durant do for work?
Will Durant worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and philosopher[7].
Where did Will Durant go to school?
Will Durant was educated at Columbia University[15], Saint Peter's University[16], and St. Peter's Preparatory School[17].
What awards did Will Durant receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[18] and Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[19].