Michael Drosnin

American journalist (1946–2020)
Person human Q707055
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Michael Drosnin

Summary

Michael Drosnin is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1946[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on June 9, 2020[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and biographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Drosnin's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Michael Drosnin passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Michael Drosnin was born on January 31, 1946[3].
  • Michael Drosnin died on June 9, 2020[5].
  • Michael Drosnin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Michael Drosnin worked as a journalist[6].
  • Michael Drosnin's professions included writer[7].
  • Michael Drosnin's professions included biographer[8].
  • Michael Drosnin's education included a stint at Columbia University[11].
  • Michael Drosnin received the Ig Nobel Prize[12].
  • Michael Drosnin is recorded as male[13].
  • Michael Drosnin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Michael Drosnin's given name is recorded as Michael[15].
  • Michael Drosnin's partner in business or sport is recorded as Q116446471[16].
  • Michael Drosnin's described by source is recorded as Michael Drosnin, Who Found Clues in the Bible, Is Dead at 74[17].
  • Michael Drosnin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Michael Drosnin's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 31, 1946[3].

Education

Michael Drosnin's education included a stint at Columbia University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and biographer[8].

Recognition

Michael Drosnin received the Ig Nobel Prize[12].

Death and Burial

Michael Drosnin died on June 9, 2020[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Drosnin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19]

Works attributed to him include The Bible Code[20], a written work[21].

FAQs

Where was Michael Drosnin born?

Born in New York City[2], Michael Drosnin…

Where did Michael Drosnin die?

Michael Drosnin died in Manhattan[4].

What did Michael Drosnin do for work?

Michael Drosnin worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and biographer[8].

Where did Michael Drosnin go to school?

Michael Drosnin was educated at Columbia University[11].

What awards did Michael Drosnin receive?

Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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