Eric Liu

American writer and founder of Citizen University
Person human Q5386981
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Summary

Eric Liu was born on January 1, 1968[1], in Poughkeepsie[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Father: Chao-hua Liu[5]
  • Mother: Julia Manly Liu[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Employer: University of Washington[8]
  • Educated at: Yale University[9], Harvard Law School[10]
  • Notable work: The Accidental Asian[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Liu[13]
  • Given name: Eric[14]
  • Relative: Liu Chao-shiuan[15], Liu Goo Yun[16]
  • Social media followers: 13,621[17], 12,707[18], 14,266[19], 14,192[20]

Why It Matters

Eric Liu is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Eric Liu born?

Eric Liu was born in Poughkeepsie[2].

Who were Eric Liu's parents?

Eric Liu's father was Chao-hua Liu[5]. Eric Liu's mother was Julia Manly Liu[6].

What did Eric Liu do for work?

Eric Liu worked as a journalist[3].

Where did Eric Liu go to school?

Eric Liu was educated at Yale University[9] and Harvard Law School[10].

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  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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