Joseph Lelyveld

American journalist (1937–2024)
Person human Q976445
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Joseph Lelyveld

Summary

Joseph Lelyveld is a human[1]. Born in Cincinnati[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1937[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 5, 2024[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (952 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Lelyveld's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].
  • Joseph Lelyveld passed away in New York City[4].
  • Joseph Lelyveld was born on April 5, 1937[3].
  • Joseph Lelyveld died on January 5, 2024[5].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's father was Arthur Lelyveld[9].
  • Joseph Lelyveld held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's professions included journalist[6].
  • Joseph Lelyveld worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Joseph Lelyveld was educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[11].
  • Joseph Lelyveld was educated at Bronx High School of Science[12].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • Joseph Lelyveld received the George Polk Award[14].
  • Joseph Lelyveld received the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[15].
  • Joseph Lelyveld received the Fulbright Scholarship[16].
  • Joseph Lelyveld received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Joseph Lelyveld received the The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism[18].
  • Joseph Lelyveld is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[21].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's family name is recorded as Lelyveld[22].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Joseph Lelyveld's birth name is recorded as Joseph Salem Lelyveld[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cincinnati[2], Joseph Lelyveld… he was born on April 5, 1937[3]. His father was Arthur Lelyveld[9].

Education

Educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[11], a graduate school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1912[28], headquartered in New York City[29]; Bronx High School of Science[12], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1938[32]; and Harvard College[13], a college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1636[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[14], a journalism prize[36], in United States[37], founded in 1949[38]; Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[15], a class of award[39], in United States[40]; Fulbright Scholarship[16], a scholarship[41], in United States[42], founded in 1946[43]; Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[44], in United States[45], founded in 1925[46]; and The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism[18].

Death and Burial

Joseph Lelyveld died on January 5, 2024[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[21].

Why It Matters

Joseph Lelyveld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (952 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Lelyveld born?

Joseph Lelyveld was born in Cincinnati[2].

Where did Joseph Lelyveld die?

Joseph Lelyveld passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Joseph Lelyveld's parents?

Joseph Lelyveld's father was Arthur Lelyveld[9].

What did Joseph Lelyveld do for work?

Joseph Lelyveld worked as journalist[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Where did Joseph Lelyveld go to school?

Joseph Lelyveld was educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[11], Bronx High School of Science[12], and Harvard College[13].

What awards did Joseph Lelyveld receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[14], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[15], Fulbright Scholarship[16], and Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Joseph
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