Marcus Raskin

American social critic (1934–2017)
Person human Q6758404
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Summary

Marcus Raskin was born on April 30, 1934[1], in Milwaukee[2]. He died on December 24, 2017[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], political activist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Barbara Raskin[9]
  • Child: Jamie Raskin[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Field of work: social criticism[12], philosophy[13], political activity[14]
  • Employer: George Washington University[15]
  • Educated at: University of Chicago[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Marcus Raskin[18]
  • Family name: Raskin[19]
  • Given name: Marcus[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Affiliation: Institute for Policy Studies[22]

Why It Matters

Marcus Raskin is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Raskin born?

Marcus Raskin's place of birth was Milwaukee[2].

Where did Marcus Raskin die?

Marcus Raskin died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Marcus Raskin married to?

Marcus Raskin's spouses include Barbara Raskin[9].

What did Marcus Raskin do for work?

Marcus Raskin worked as a philosopher[5], political activist[6], and writer[7].

Where did Marcus Raskin go to school?

Marcus Raskin was educated at University of Chicago[16].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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