David Rieff

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David Rieff

Summary

David Rieff is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on September 28, 1952[3]. He worked as a political scientist[4], journalist[5], political writer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], David Rieff…
  • David Rieff was born on September 28, 1952[3].
  • David Rieff's father was Philip Rieff[9].
  • David Rieff's mother was Susan Sontag[10].
  • David Rieff held citizenship in United States[11].
  • David Rieff worked as a political scientist[4].
  • David Rieff worked as a journalist[5].
  • David Rieff's professions included political writer[6].
  • David Rieff's professions included writer[7].
  • David Rieff's education included a stint at Princeton University[12].
  • David Rieff was educated at Amherst College[13].
  • David Rieff was educated at New Lincoln School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to David Rieff is The Reproach of Hunger[15].
  • David Rieff received the Berlin Prize[16].
  • David Rieff is recorded as male[17].
  • David Rieff's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • David Rieff's family name is recorded as Rieff[19].
  • David Rieff's given name is recorded as David[20].
  • David Rieff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

David Rieff's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on September 28, 1952[3]. His father was Philip Rieff[9]. His mother was Susan Sontag[10].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[12], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1746[24], headquartered in Princeton[25]; Amherst College[13], a liberal arts college[26], in United States[27], founded in 1821[28]; and New Lincoln School[14], a school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1948[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include political scientist[4], journalist[5], political writer[6], and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Rieff is The Reproach of Hunger[15].

Recognition

David Rieff received the Berlin Prize[16].

Why It Matters

David Rieff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was David Rieff born?

Born in Boston[2], David Rieff…

Who were David Rieff's parents?

David Rieff's father was Philip Rieff[9]. David Rieff's mother was Susan Sontag[10].

What did David Rieff do for work?

David Rieff worked as political scientist[4], journalist[5], political writer[6], and writer[7].

Where did David Rieff go to school?

David Rieff was educated at Princeton University[12], Amherst College[13], and New Lincoln School[14].

What awards did David Rieff receive?

Honors received include Berlin Prize[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . americanacademy.de. americanacademy.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation political scientist, journalist, political writer +1
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