James MacGregor Burns
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Summary
James MacGregor Burns was born on August 3, 1918[1], in Melrose[2]. He died on July 15, 2014[3], in Williamstown[4]. He worked as a historian[5], non-fiction writer[6], university teacher[7], and political scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Williams College Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Joan Simpson Burns[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: chairperson[13]
- Employer: Williams College[14]
- Educated at: Lexington High School[15], Williams College[16], Harvard University[17], London School of Economics and Political Science[18]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for History[19], National Book Award[20], Francis Parkman Prize[21], Harold Lasswell Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Political Psychology[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], American Philosophical Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: United States Army[26]
- Military, police or special rank: enlisted rank[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Burns[29]
- Given name: James[30], MacGregor[31]
- Described by source: American Political Scientists[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
James MacGregor Burns has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was James MacGregor Burns born?
James MacGregor Burns's place of birth was Melrose[2].
Where did James MacGregor Burns die?
James MacGregor Burns died in Williamstown[4].
Who was James MacGregor Burns married to?
James MacGregor Burns's spouses include Joan Simpson Burns[11].
What did James MacGregor Burns do for work?
James MacGregor Burns worked as a historian[5], non-fiction writer[6], university teacher[7], and political scientist[8].
Where did James MacGregor Burns go to school?
James MacGregor Burns was educated at Lexington High School[15], Williams College[16], and Harvard University[17].
What awards did James MacGregor Burns receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[19], National Book Award[20], Francis Parkman Prize[21], and Harold Lasswell Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Political Psychology[22].