Hilton Kramer

American art critic and cultural commentator (1928–2012)
Person human Q5764634
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Hilton Kramer

Summary

Hilton Kramer is a human[1]. Born in Gloucester[2], he… he was born on March 25, 1928[3]. He died in Harpswell[4]. He died on March 27, 2012[5]. He worked as an art critic[6], journalist[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gloucester[2], Hilton Kramer…
  • Hilton Kramer passed away in Harpswell[4].
  • Hilton Kramer was born on March 25, 1928[3].
  • Hilton Kramer died on March 27, 2012[5].
  • Hilton Kramer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Hilton Kramer's professions included art critic[6].
  • Hilton Kramer worked as a journalist[7].
  • Hilton Kramer worked as an essayist[8].
  • Hilton Kramer's field of work was art criticism[11].
  • Hilton Kramer's field of work was opinion journalism[12].
  • Hilton Kramer's field of work was essay[13].
  • Among Hilton Kramer's employers was The New York Times[14].
  • Among Hilton Kramer's employers was New York Observer[15].
  • Hilton Kramer was employed by New York Post[16].
  • Among Hilton Kramer's employers was Arts Magazine[17].
  • Hilton Kramer's education included a stint at Syracuse University[18].
  • Hilton Kramer's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].
  • Hilton Kramer's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • Hilton Kramer's education included a stint at Indiana University[21].
  • Hilton Kramer received the National Humanities Medal[22].
  • Hilton Kramer is recorded as male[23].
  • Hilton Kramer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hilton Kramer's residence is recorded as Damariscotta[25].
  • Hilton Kramer's family name is recorded as Kramer[26].
  • Hilton Kramer's given name is recorded as Hilton[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gloucester[2], Hilton Kramer… he was born on March 25, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Syracuse University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30]; Harvard University[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Columbia University[20], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1754[37], headquartered in Manhattan[38]; and Indiana University[21], a state university system[39], in United States[40], founded in 1820[41], headquartered in Bloomington[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art critic[6], journalist[7], and essayist[8]. Fields of work include art criticism[11], a literary form[43]; opinion journalism[12], a journalism genre[44]; and essay[13], a literary genre[45]. Employers include The New York Times[14], a daily newspaper[46], in United States[47], founded in 1851[48], headquartered in One Times Square[49]; New York Observer[15], a newspaper[50], in United States[51], founded in 1987[52]; New York Post[16], a daily newspaper[53], in United States[54], founded in 1801[55], headquartered in New York City[56]; and Arts Magazine[17], a magazine[57], founded in 1961[58].

Recognition

Hilton Kramer received the National Humanities Medal[22].

Death and Burial

Hilton Kramer died on March 27, 2012[5]. He passed away in Harpswell[4].

Why It Matters

Hilton Kramer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59]

FAQs

Where was Hilton Kramer born?

Hilton Kramer was born in Gloucester[2].

Where did Hilton Kramer die?

Hilton Kramer passed away in Harpswell[4].

What did Hilton Kramer do for work?

Hilton Kramer worked as art critic[6], journalist[7], and essayist[8].

Where did Hilton Kramer go to school?

Hilton Kramer was educated at Syracuse University[18], Harvard University[19], Columbia University[20], and Indiana University[21].

What awards did Hilton Kramer receive?

Honors received include National Humanities Medal[22].

References

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  22. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . weeklystandard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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