Hugh Hefner
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Hugh Hefner
Summary
Hugh Hefner is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1926[3]. He passed away in Playboy Mansion[4]. He died on September 27, 2017[5]. He worked as an editor[6], journalist[7], writer[8], publisher[9], and nightclub owner[10]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,988 views/month, #3,012 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2], Hugh Hefner…
- Hugh Hefner died in Playboy Mansion[4].
- Hugh Hefner was born on April 9, 1926[3].
- Hugh Hefner died on September 27, 2017[5].
- Hugh Hefner is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Hugh Hefner's father was Glenn Lucius Hefner[13].
- Hugh Hefner's mother was Grace Caroline Swanson[14].
- Hugh Hefner was married to Kimberley Conrad[15].
- Hugh Hefner was married to Crystal Harris[16].
- Among Hugh Hefner's spouses was Mildred Williams[17].
- A child of Hugh Hefner was Christie Hefner[18].
- A child of Hugh Hefner was Cooper Hefner[19].
- A child of Hugh Hefner was Marston Hefner[20].
- Hugh Hefner held citizenship in United States[21].
- English was Hugh Hefner's native language[22].
- Hugh Hefner worked as an editor[6].
- Hugh Hefner worked as a journalist[7].
- Hugh Hefner's professions included writer[8].
- Hugh Hefner worked as a publisher[9].
- Hugh Hefner's professions included nightclub owner[10].
- Hugh Hefner worked as an entrepreneur[23].
- Hugh Hefner's field of work was publishing[24].
- Hugh Hefner's field of work was nightclub[25].
- Hugh Hefner's field of work was entrepreneurship[26].
- Hugh Hefner's field of work was philanthropy[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1926-04-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2017-09-27[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: e5d0111b-001a-42af-8743-f4fee365dda9[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Hugh Hefner's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on April 9, 1926[3]. His father was Glenn Lucius Hefner[13]. His mother was Grace Caroline Swanson[14]. English was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[33], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1867[36]; School of the Art Institute of Chicago[37], an art academy[38], in United States[39], founded in 1866[40], headquartered in Chicago[41]; Northwestern University[42], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1851[45], headquartered in Evanston[46]; Steinmetz College Prep[47], a high school[48], in United States[49], founded in 1919[50]; and UIUC College of Media[51], a college[52], in United States[53], founded in 1927[54], headquartered in Urbana[55].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include editor[6], journalist[7], writer[8], publisher[9], nightclub owner[10], and entrepreneur[23]. Fields of work include publishing[24], an industry[56]; nightclub[25]; entrepreneurship[26], an academic major[57]; philanthropy[27], an activity[58]; men's magazine[59], a magazine genre[60]; and activism[61]. Hugh Hefner held the position of editor-in-chief[62].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Hugh Hefner is Playboy[63]. Things named for him include Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award[64], an award[65], in United States[66], founded in 1979[67] and Sylvilagus palustris hefneri[68], a taxon[69].
Recognition
Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[70] and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[71].
Personal Life
Spouses include Kimberley Conrad[15], a Playboy Playmate[72], b. 1962[73], of United States[74], awarded the Playboy Playmate of the Month[75]; Crystal Harris[16], a Playboy Playmate[76], b. 1986[77], of United States[78], awarded the Playboy Playmate of the Month[79]; and Mildred Williams[17], a painter[80], 1892–1960[81], of France[82], specialised in visual arts[83]. Children include Christie Hefner[18], a businessperson[84], b. 1952[85], of United States[86]; Cooper Hefner[19], a businessperson[87], b. 1991[88], of United States[89]; and Marston Hefner[20], a writer[90], b. 1990[91], of United States[92]. Hugh Hefner's religion is recorded as atheism[93]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[94].
Death and Burial
Hugh Hefner died on September 27, 2017[5]. He passed away in Playboy Mansion[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[95]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Hugh Hefner ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,988 views/month, #3,012 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Entities named for him include Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award[64], an award[65], in United States[66], founded in 1979[67] and Sylvilagus palustris hefneri[68], a taxon[69].
FAQs
Where was Hugh Hefner born?
Born in Chicago[2], Hugh Hefner…
Where did Hugh Hefner die?
Hugh Hefner passed away in Playboy Mansion[4].
Who were Hugh Hefner's parents?
Hugh Hefner's father was Glenn Lucius Hefner[13]. Hugh Hefner's mother was Grace Caroline Swanson[14].
Who was Hugh Hefner married to?
Hugh Hefner's spouses include Kimberley Conrad[15], Crystal Harris[16], and Mildred Williams[17].
What did Hugh Hefner do for work?
Hugh Hefner worked as editor[6], journalist[7], writer[8], publisher[9], and nightclub owner[10].
Where did Hugh Hefner go to school?
Hugh Hefner was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[33], School of the Art Institute of Chicago[37], Northwestern University[42], and Steinmetz College Prep[47].
What awards did Hugh Hefner receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[70] and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[71].