Erik Larson
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Summary
Erik Larson was born on January 3, 1954[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], and reporter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,793 views/month, #6,677 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1954[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Employer: Johns Hopkins University[9], San Francisco State University[10], University of Oregon[11]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[12], Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[13], Freeport High School[14]
- Award received: Edgar Awards[15], Carl Sandburg Literary Award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Erik Larson (author)[18]
- Family name: Larson[19]
- Given name: Erik[20]
- Official website: http://eriklarsonbooks.com/[21]
- Work location: Seattle[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Start of work period: 1992[24]
Why It Matters
Erik Larson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Works attributed to him include The Devil in the White City[27], a written work[28].
FAQs
Where was Erik Larson born?
Erik Larson was born in Brooklyn[2].
What did Erik Larson do for work?
Erik Larson worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], and reporter[5].
Where did Erik Larson go to school?
Erik Larson was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12], Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[13], and Freeport High School[14].
What awards did Erik Larson receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[15] and Carl Sandburg Literary Award[16].