William Strauss

American historian
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Summary

William Strauss was born on February 5, 1947[1], in Burlingame[2]. He died on December 18, 2007[3], in McLean[4]. He worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], theatrical director[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Field of work: history[11], social history[12]
  • Educated at: Harvard Law School[13], John F. Kennedy School of Government[14]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona[15], PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[18]
  • Family name: Strauss[19]
  • Given name: William[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for William Strauss include Strauss–Howe generational theory[23], a literary work[24].

Why It Matters

William Strauss is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

He has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[26], a film producer[27], b. 1953[28], of United States[29], specialised in politics[30].

Entities named for him include Strauss–Howe generational theory[23], a literary work[24].

FAQs

Where was William Strauss born?

William Strauss's place of birth was Burlingame[2].

Where did William Strauss die?

William Strauss passed away in McLean[4].

What did William Strauss do for work?

William Strauss worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], theatrical director[7], and writer[8].

Where did William Strauss go to school?

William Strauss was educated at Harvard Law School[13] and John F. Kennedy School of Government[14].

What awards did William Strauss receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona[15] and PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing[16].

Who did William Strauss influence?

William Strauss has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Manner of death → natural causes
    Award received → honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing
    Cantic id → 981061114665806706
    Educated at → Harvard Law School, John F. Kennedy School of Government
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