Herbert Croly

American political writer (1869–1930)
Person human Q433767
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Herbert Croly

Summary

Herbert Croly is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 23, 1869[3]. He died on May 17, 1930[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], trade unionist[7], and political scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Herbert Croly…
  • Herbert Croly was born on January 23, 1869[3].
  • Herbert Croly died on May 17, 1930[4].
  • Herbert Croly held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Herbert Croly's professions included journalist[5].
  • Herbert Croly's professions included writer[6].
  • Herbert Croly's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Herbert Croly worked as a political scientist[8].
  • Herbert Croly's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • Herbert Croly was educated at City College of New York[12].
  • Herbert Croly's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • Herbert Croly was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[14].
  • Herbert Croly is recorded as male[15].
  • Herbert Croly's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Herbert Croly's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Croly[17].
  • Herbert Croly's family name is recorded as Croly[18].
  • Herbert Croly's given name is recorded as Herbert[19].
  • Herbert Croly's given name is recorded as David[20].
  • Herbert Croly's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Herbert Croly… he was born on January 23, 1869[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1636[24], headquartered in Cambridge[25]; City College of New York[12], a higher education institution[26], in United States[27], founded in 1847[28], headquartered in New York City[29]; and Harvard College[13], a college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1636[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5], writer[6], trade unionist[7], and political scientist[8].

Death and Burial

Herbert Croly died on May 17, 1930[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Croly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Croly born?

Herbert Croly's place of birth was New York City[2].

What did Herbert Croly do for work?

Herbert Croly worked as journalist[5], writer[6], trade unionist[7], and political scientist[8].

Where did Herbert Croly go to school?

Herbert Croly was educated at Harvard University[11], City College of New York[12], and Harvard College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Herbert, David
    Family name Croly
    Country of citizenship United States
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