David Remnick

American journalist, writer and editor (born 1958)
Person human Q1176307
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David Remnick

Summary

David Remnick is a human[1]. He was born in Hackensack[2]. He was born on October 29, 1958[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], editing staff[6], and editor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Remnick was born in Hackensack[2].
  • David Remnick was born on October 29, 1958[3].
  • Among David Remnick's spouses was Esther B. Fein[9].
  • A child of David Remnick was Noah Remnick[10].
  • David Remnick held citizenship in United States[11].
  • David Remnick's professions included journalist[4].
  • David Remnick worked as a writer[5].
  • David Remnick's professions included editing staff[6].
  • David Remnick's professions included editor[7].
  • David Remnick's field of work was journalist[12].
  • David Remnick's education included a stint at Princeton University[13].
  • David Remnick was educated at Pascack Valley High School[14].
  • David Remnick's education included a stint at Yavneh Academy[15].
  • A notable work attributed to David Remnick is Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (1st edition)[16].
  • David Remnick received the George Polk Award[17].
  • David Remnick received the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[18].
  • David Remnick received the honorary doctorate from Columbia University[19].
  • David Remnick received the Medal of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20].
  • David Remnick was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • David Remnick was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • David Remnick is recorded as male[23].
  • David Remnick's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Remnick's Commons category is recorded as David Remnick[25].
  • David Remnick's residence is recorded as Hackensack[26].
  • David Remnick's family name is recorded as Q112595374[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hackensack[2], David Remnick… he was born on October 29, 1958[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; Pascack Valley High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1955[34]; and Yavneh Academy[15], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1942[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], editing staff[6], and editor[7]. David Remnick's field of work was journalist[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Remnick is Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (1st edition)[16].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[17], a journalism prize[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40]; Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[18], a class of award[41], in United States[42]; honorary doctorate from Columbia University[19], an award[43], in United States[44]; and Medal of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20], a medallion[45], in Lithuania[46], founded in 2002[47].

Personal Life

Among David Remnick's spouses was Esther B. Fein[9]. A child of him was Noah Remnick[10].

Why It Matters

David Remnick ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was David Remnick born?

Born in Hackensack[2], David Remnick…

Who was David Remnick married to?

David Remnick's spouses include Esther B. Fein[9].

What did David Remnick do for work?

David Remnick worked as journalist[4], writer[5], editing staff[6], and editor[7].

Where did David Remnick go to school?

David Remnick was educated at Princeton University[13], Pascack Valley High School[14], and Yavneh Academy[15].

What awards did David Remnick receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[17], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[18], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[19], and Medal of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20].

References

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  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . thefineprintnyc.com. Retrieved . thefineprintnyc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [4] . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . liu.edu. liu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Columbia’s 2014 Honorary Degree Recipients Announced. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . lrp.lt. lrp.lt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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