Eric Hoffer

Summary

Eric Hoffer is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on July 25, 1902^[3]. He died in San Francisco^[4]. He died on May 21, 1983^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], philosopher^[7], psychologist^[8], and sociologist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,227 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in New York City^[2], Eric Hoffer…
• Eric Hoffer passed away in San Francisco^[4].
• Eric Hoffer was born on July 25, 1902^[3].
• Eric Hoffer died on May 21, 1983^[5].
• Eric Hoffer is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery^[11].
• Eric Hoffer held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Eric Hoffer worked as a writer^[6].
• Eric Hoffer worked as a philosopher^[7].
• Eric Hoffer's professions included psychologist^[8].
• Eric Hoffer worked as a sociologist^[9].
• Eric Hoffer's field of work was social psychology^[13].
• Among Eric Hoffer's employers was University of California, Berkeley^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Eric Hoffer is The Ordeal of Change^[15].
• Eric Hoffer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16].
• Eric Hoffer's religion is recorded as atheism^[17].
• Eric Hoffer is recorded as male^[18].
• Eric Hoffer's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Eric Hoffer's Commons category is recorded as Eric Hoffer^[20].
• Eric Hoffer's family name is recorded as Hoffer^[21].
• Eric Hoffer's given name is recorded as Eric^[22].
• Eric Hoffer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[23].

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Origins and Family

Eric Hoffer's place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on July 25, 1902^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], philosopher^[7], psychologist^[8], and sociologist^[9]. Eric Hoffer's field of work was social psychology^[13]. Among his employers was University of California, Berkeley^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Eric Hoffer is The Ordeal of Change^[15]. Things named for him include Eric Hoffer Award^[24], an award^[25].

Recognition

Eric Hoffer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16].

Personal Life

Eric Hoffer's religion is recorded as atheism^[17].

Death and Burial

Eric Hoffer died on May 21, 1983^[5]. He died in San Francisco^[4]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Eric Hoffer ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,227 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[26]

Works attributed to him include The True Believer^[27], a literary work^[28]. Entities named for him include Eric Hoffer Award^[24], an award^[25].

FAQs

Where was Eric Hoffer born?

Eric Hoffer's place of birth was New York City^[2].

Where did Eric Hoffer die?

Eric Hoffer passed away in San Francisco^[4].

What did Eric Hoffer do for work?

Eric Hoffer worked as writer^[6], philosopher^[7], psychologist^[8], and sociologist^[9].

What awards did Eric Hoffer receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[16].