John Darnton

American journalist
Person human Q1699753
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John Darnton

Summary

John Darnton is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 20, 1941[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], John Darnton…
  • John Darnton was born on November 20, 1941[3].
  • John Darnton's father was Byron Darnton[8].
  • John Darnton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Darnton worked as a journalist[4].
  • John Darnton worked as a novelist[5].
  • John Darnton worked as a writer[6].
  • John Darnton's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10].
  • John Darnton's education included a stint at Phillips Academy[11].
  • John Darnton received the George Polk Award[12].
  • John Darnton received the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting[13].
  • John Darnton is recorded as male[14].
  • John Darnton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Darnton's family name is recorded as Darnton[16].
  • John Darnton's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Darnton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • John Darnton's sibling is recorded as Robert Darnton[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Darnton was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 20, 1941[3]. His father was Byron Darnton[8].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10], a public research university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1848[22] and Phillips Academy[11], a high school[23], in United States[24], founded in 1778[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[12], a journalism prize[26], in United States[27], founded in 1949[28] and Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting[13], a class of award[29].

Why It Matters

John Darnton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was John Darnton born?

Born in New York City[2], John Darnton…

Who were John Darnton's parents?

John Darnton's father was Byron Darnton[8].

What did John Darnton do for work?

John Darnton worked as journalist[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].

Where did John Darnton go to school?

John Darnton was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10] and Phillips Academy[11].

What awards did John Darnton receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[12] and Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Phillips Academy
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