George Ritzer

American sociologist
Person human Q981936
George Ritzer
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George Ritzer

Summary

George Ritzer is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 14, 1940[3]. He worked as a sociologist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • George Ritzer's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • George Ritzer was born on October 14, 1940[3].
  • George Ritzer held citizenship in United States[7].
  • George Ritzer's professions included sociologist[4].
  • George Ritzer worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Among George Ritzer's employers was University of Maryland[8].
  • George Ritzer's education included a stint at University of Michigan[9].
  • George Ritzer's education included a stint at Ross School of Business[10].
  • George Ritzer is recorded as male[11].
  • George Ritzer's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • George Ritzer's family name is recorded as Q37052802[13].
  • George Ritzer's given name is recorded as George[14].
  • George Ritzer's official website is recorded as https://socy.umd.edu/facultyprofile/ritzer/george[15].
  • George Ritzer's work location is recorded as Maryland[16].
  • George Ritzer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

George Ritzer was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 14, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[9], a public research university[18], in United States[19], founded in 1817[20], headquartered in Ann Arbor[21] and Ross School of Business[10], a business school[22], in United States[23], founded in 1924[24], headquartered in Ann Arbor[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[4] and university teacher[5]. George Ritzer was employed by University of Maryland[8].

Why It Matters

George Ritzer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was George Ritzer born?

George Ritzer's place of birth was New York City[2].

What did George Ritzer do for work?

George Ritzer worked as sociologist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did George Ritzer go to school?

George Ritzer was educated at University of Michigan[9] and Ross School of Business[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation sociologist, university teacher
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