Daniel Pearl

American journalist (1963–2002)
Person human Q357936
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Daniel Pearl

Summary

Daniel Pearl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Princeton[2]. He was born on October 10, 1963[3]. He died in Karachi[4]. He died on February 1, 2002[5]. He worked as a reporter[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,713 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Pearl was born in Princeton[2].
  • Daniel Pearl passed away in Karachi[4].
  • Daniel Pearl was born on October 10, 1963[3].
  • Daniel Pearl died on February 1, 2002[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
  • Daniel Pearl's father was Judea Pearl[11].
  • Daniel Pearl's mother was Ruth Pearl[12].
  • Daniel Pearl was married to Mariane Pearl[13].
  • Daniel Pearl held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Daniel Pearl held citizenship in Israel[15].
  • Daniel Pearl worked as a reporter[6].
  • Daniel Pearl worked as a writer[7].
  • Daniel Pearl's professions included journalist[8].
  • Among Daniel Pearl's employers was The Wall Street Journal[16].
  • Daniel Pearl's education included a stint at Stanford University[17].
  • Daniel Pearl received the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[18].
  • Daniel Pearl received the International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[19].
  • Daniel Pearl received the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[20].
  • Daniel Pearl received the Daniel Pearl Award[21].
  • Daniel Pearl received the Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting[22].
  • Daniel Pearl was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[23].
  • Daniel Pearl is recorded as male[24].
  • Daniel Pearl's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Daniel Pearl's Commons category is recorded as Daniel Pearl[26].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Daniel Pearl's place of birth was Princeton[2]. He was born on October 10, 1963[3]. His father was Judea Pearl[11]. His mother was Ruth Pearl[12].

Education

Daniel Pearl's education included a stint at Stanford University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include reporter[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. Among Daniel Pearl's employers was The Wall Street Journal[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[18], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1952[30]; International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[19], an award[31], founded in 2000[32]; Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[20], an award[33], founded in 1997[34]; Daniel Pearl Award[21], an award[35]; and Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting[22].

Personal Life

Among Daniel Pearl's spouses was Mariane Pearl[13].

Death and Burial

Daniel Pearl died on February 1, 2002[5]. He died in Karachi[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[27]. He is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Daniel Pearl include Daniel Pearl Award[36], an award[37].

Why It Matters

Daniel Pearl ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,713 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Daniel Pearl Award[36], an award[37].

FAQs

Where was Daniel Pearl born?

Daniel Pearl was born in Princeton[2].

Where did Daniel Pearl die?

Daniel Pearl died in Karachi[4].

Who were Daniel Pearl's parents?

Daniel Pearl's father was Judea Pearl[11]. Daniel Pearl's mother was Ruth Pearl[12].

Who was Daniel Pearl married to?

Daniel Pearl's spouses include Mariane Pearl[13].

What did Daniel Pearl do for work?

Daniel Pearl worked as reporter[6], writer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Daniel Pearl go to school?

Daniel Pearl was educated at Stanford University[17].

What awards did Daniel Pearl receive?

Honors received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[18], International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[19], Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and Daniel Pearl Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . goldfarbcenter.colby.edu. goldfarbcenter.colby.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . murrow.wsu.edu. murrow.wsu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . lapressclub.org. lapressclub.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . isd.georgetown.edu. Retrieved . isd.georgetown.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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