Deirdre McCloskey
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Deirdre McCloskey, born September 11, 1942, in Ann Arbor[1], is a United States citizen whose career spans economics, academia, and history. She attended Harvard University and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School for her education. McCloskey held academic positions at the University of Chicago from 1968 to 1975, the University of Iowa from 1975 to 2000, and the University of Illinois Chicago from 2000 to 2015[2][3]. Since 2023, she has been affiliated with the Cato Institute[2][3].
Her work primarily focuses on economic history. McCloskey has received numerous accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, honorary doctorates from the University of Gothenburg, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Denison University, and recognition as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[4][5]. She is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[6].
Deirdre McCloskey
Summary
Deirdre McCloskey is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Ann Arbor[2]. She was born on +1942-09-11T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as an economist[4], university teacher[5], and historian[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Ann Arbor[2], Deirdre McCloskey…
- Deirdre McCloskey was born on +1942-09-11T00:00:00Z[3].
- Deirdre McCloskey's father was Robert G. McCloskey[8].
- Deirdre McCloskey held citizenship in United States[9].
- Deirdre McCloskey's professions included economist[4].
- Deirdre McCloskey worked as a university teacher[5].
- Deirdre McCloskey's professions included historian[6].
- Deirdre McCloskey's field of work was economic history[10].
- Deirdre McCloskey was employed by Cato Institute[11].
- Deirdre McCloskey's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
- Deirdre McCloskey was educated at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[13].
- Deirdre McCloskey's doctoral advisor was Alexander Gerschenkron[14].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[17].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the Q111193047[18].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the honorary doctor of the Denison University[19].
- Deirdre McCloskey received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[20].
- Deirdre McCloskey was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Deirdre McCloskey's image is recorded as Deirdre McCloskey (15579711609).jpg[22].
- Deirdre McCloskey is recorded as trans woman[23].
- Deirdre McCloskey's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Deirdre McCloskey's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108910496[25].
- Deirdre McCloskey's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 41854197[26].
- Deirdre McCloskey's GND ID is recorded as 12325972X[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ann Arbor[2], Deirdre McCloskey… she was born on +1942-09-11T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Robert G. McCloskey[8].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[13], an independent school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1883[34]. Deirdre McCloskey's doctoral advisor was Alexander Gerschenkron[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[4], university teacher[5], and historian[6]. Deirdre McCloskey's field of work was economic history[10]. She was employed by Cato Institute[11].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16], an award[38], in Sweden[39]; honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[17], an award[40], in Belgium[41]; Q111193047[18]; honorary doctor of the Denison University[19], an award[42], in United States[43]; and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[20], a fellowship award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1874[46].
Why It Matters
Deirdre McCloskey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Deirdre McCloskey born?
Deirdre McCloskey's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2].
Who were Deirdre McCloskey's parents?
Deirdre McCloskey's father was Robert G. McCloskey[8].
What did Deirdre McCloskey do for work?
Deirdre McCloskey worked as economist[4], university teacher[5], and historian[6].
Where did Deirdre McCloskey go to school?
Deirdre McCloskey was educated at Harvard University[12] and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[13].
What awards did Deirdre McCloskey receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[17], and Q111193047[18].