Dwight Macdonald

Summary

Dwight Macdonald is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on March 24, 1906^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on December 19, 1982^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], philosopher^[7], sociologist^[8], film critic^[9], and journalist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in New York City^[2], Dwight Macdonald…
• Dwight Macdonald died in New York City^[4].
• Dwight Macdonald was born on March 24, 1906^[3].
• Dwight Macdonald died on December 19, 1982^[5].
• Dwight Macdonald's mother was Alice E. MacDonald^[12].
• A child of Dwight Macdonald was Nicholas Macdonald^[13].
• Dwight Macdonald held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Dwight Macdonald worked as a writer^[6].
• Dwight Macdonald's professions included philosopher^[7].
• Dwight Macdonald worked as a sociologist^[8].
• Dwight Macdonald's professions included film critic^[9].
• Dwight Macdonald's professions included journalist^[10].
• Dwight Macdonald's field of work was writer^[15].
• Dwight Macdonald was educated at Yale University^[16].
• Dwight Macdonald was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Dwight Macdonald is Masscult and Midcult^[18].
• Dwight Macdonald received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[19].
• Dwight Macdonald was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters^[20].
• Dwight Macdonald is recorded as male^[21].
• Dwight Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Dwight Macdonald's family name is recorded as Macdonald^[23].
• Dwight Macdonald's given name is recorded as Dwight^[24].
• Dwight Macdonald's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of the American Left^[25].
• Dwight Macdonald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], Dwight Macdonald… he was born on March 24, 1906^[3]. His mother was Alice E. MacDonald^[12].

Education

Educated at Yale University^[16], a private university^[27], in United States^[28], founded in 1701^[29], headquartered in New Haven^[30] and Phillips Exeter Academy^[17], a private school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1781^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], philosopher^[7], sociologist^[8], film critic^[9], and journalist^[10]. Dwight Macdonald's field of work was writer^[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dwight Macdonald is Masscult and Midcult^[18].

Recognition

Dwight Macdonald received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[19].

Personal Life

A child of Dwight Macdonald was Nicholas Macdonald^[13].

Death and Burial

Dwight Macdonald died on December 19, 1982^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4].

Why It Matters

Dwight Macdonald ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Dwight Macdonald born?

Dwight Macdonald's place of birth was New York City^[2].

Where did Dwight Macdonald die?

Dwight Macdonald died in New York City^[4].

Who were Dwight Macdonald's parents?

Dwight Macdonald's mother was Alice E. MacDonald^[12].

What did Dwight Macdonald do for work?

Dwight Macdonald worked as writer^[6], philosopher^[7], sociologist^[8], film critic^[9], and journalist^[10].

Where did Dwight Macdonald go to school?

Dwight Macdonald was educated at Yale University^[16] and Phillips Exeter Academy^[17].

What awards did Dwight Macdonald receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[19].