George Plimpton
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Summary
George Plimpton is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 18, 1927[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 25, 2003[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], actor[8], university teacher[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,304 views/month, #6,600 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- George Plimpton was born in New York City[2].
- George Plimpton died in New York City[4].
- George Plimpton was born on March 18, 1927[3].
- George Plimpton died on September 25, 2003[5].
- George Plimpton's father was Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton[12].
- George Plimpton's mother was Pauline Plimpton[13].
- George Plimpton was married to Freddy Medora Espy[14].
- George Plimpton held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was George Plimpton's native language[16].
- George Plimpton worked as a journalist[6].
- George Plimpton worked as a writer[7].
- George Plimpton's professions included actor[8].
- George Plimpton's professions included university teacher[9].
- George Plimpton's professions included screenwriter[10].
- George Plimpton's professions included American football player[17].
- George Plimpton was employed by Barnard College[18].
- George Plimpton was employed by The Paris Review[19].
- George Plimpton's education included a stint at Harvard University[20].
- George Plimpton was educated at King's College[21].
- George Plimpton was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[22].
- George Plimpton's education included a stint at St. Bernard's School[23].
- George Plimpton was educated at University of Cambridge[24].
- George Plimpton's education included a stint at Mainland High School[25].
- George Plimpton received the St. Louis Literary Award[26].
- George Plimpton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], George Plimpton… he was born on March 18, 1927[3]. His father was Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton[12]. His mother was Pauline Plimpton[13]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; King's College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Phillips Exeter Academy[22], a private school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1781[38]; St. Bernard's School[23], an elementary school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1904[41]; University of Cambridge[24], a collegiate university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1209[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45]; and Mainland High School[25], a high school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1872[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], actor[8], university teacher[9], screenwriter[10], and American football player[17]. Employers include Barnard College[18], a liberal arts college[49], in United States[50], founded in 1889[51] and The Paris Review[19], a literary magazine[52], in United States[53], founded in 1953[54], headquartered in New York City[55].
Recognition
George Plimpton received the St. Louis Literary Award[26].
Personal Life
George Plimpton was married to Freddy Medora Espy[14].
Death and Burial
George Plimpton died on September 25, 2003[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56].
Why It Matters
George Plimpton ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,304 views/month, #6,600 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was George Plimpton born?
George Plimpton was born in New York City[2].
Where did George Plimpton die?
George Plimpton passed away in New York City[4].
Who were George Plimpton's parents?
George Plimpton's father was Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton[12]. George Plimpton's mother was Pauline Plimpton[13].
Who was George Plimpton married to?
George Plimpton's spouses include Freddy Medora Espy[14].
What did George Plimpton do for work?
George Plimpton worked as journalist[6], writer[7], actor[8], university teacher[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did George Plimpton go to school?
George Plimpton was educated at Harvard University[20], King's College[21], Phillips Exeter Academy[22], and St. Bernard's School[23].
What awards did George Plimpton receive?
Honors received include St. Louis Literary Award[26].