Matthew Crawford

American writer (b. 1965)
Person human Q6790361
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Matthew Crawford

Summary

Matthew Crawford is a human[1]. He was born in Virginia[2]. He was born on 1965[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], writer[5], and professor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Crawford was born in Virginia[2].
  • Matthew Crawford was born on 1965[3].
  • Matthew Crawford held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Matthew Crawford worked as a philosopher[4].
  • Matthew Crawford worked as a writer[5].
  • Matthew Crawford's professions included professor[6].
  • Among Matthew Crawford's employers was University of Virginia[9].
  • Matthew Crawford's education included a stint at University of Chicago[10].
  • Matthew Crawford is recorded as male[11].
  • Matthew Crawford's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Matthew Crawford's family name is recorded as Crawford[13].
  • Matthew Crawford's given name is recorded as Matthew[14].
  • Matthew Crawford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Matthew Crawford's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Matthew Crawford'}[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in Virginia[2], Matthew Crawford… he was born on 1965[3].

Education

Matthew Crawford was educated at University of Chicago[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], writer[5], and professor[6]. Matthew Crawford was employed by University of Virginia[9].

Why It Matters

Matthew Crawford ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Crawford born?

Matthew Crawford was born in Virginia[2].

What did Matthew Crawford do for work?

Matthew Crawford worked as philosopher[4], writer[5], and professor[6].

Where did Matthew Crawford go to school?

Matthew Crawford was educated at University of Chicago[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, writer, professor
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