Michael Hastings

American journalist (1980–2013)
Person human Q44706
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Michael Hastings

Summary

Michael Hastings is a human[1]. Born in Malone[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1980[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and television producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Malone[2], Michael Hastings…
  • Michael Hastings passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Michael Hastings was born on January 28, 1980[3].
  • Michael Hastings died on June 18, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Miltonboro Cemetery[11].
  • Michael Hastings was married to Elise Jordan[12].
  • Michael Hastings held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Michael Hastings's professions included journalist[6].
  • Michael Hastings's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Michael Hastings worked as a writer[8].
  • Michael Hastings's professions included television producer[9].
  • Among Michael Hastings's employers was Newsweek[14].
  • Michael Hastings's education included a stint at New York University[15].
  • Michael Hastings was educated at Rice Memorial High School[16].
  • Michael Hastings's education included a stint at Lower Canada College[17].
  • Michael Hastings received the George Polk Award[18].
  • Michael Hastings is recorded as male[19].
  • Michael Hastings's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Michael Hastings's Commons category is recorded as Michael Hastings[21].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[22].
  • Michael Hastings's family name is recorded as Hastings[23].
  • Michael Hastings's given name is recorded as Michael[24].
  • Michael Hastings's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[25].
  • Michael Hastings's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Michael Hastings's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Michael Hastings'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Hastings was born in Malone[2]. He was born on January 28, 1980[3].

Education

Educated at New York University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Rice Memorial High School[16], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1917[34]; and Lower Canada College[17], a high school[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1861[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and television producer[9]. Michael Hastings was employed by Newsweek[14].

Recognition

Michael Hastings received the George Polk Award[18].

Personal Life

Michael Hastings was married to Elise Jordan[12].

Death and Burial

Michael Hastings died on June 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[22]. He is buried at Miltonboro Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Michael Hastings ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Michael Hastings born?

Michael Hastings was born in Malone[2].

Where did Michael Hastings die?

Michael Hastings passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Michael Hastings married to?

Michael Hastings's spouses include Elise Jordan[12].

What did Michael Hastings do for work?

Michael Hastings worked as journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and television producer[9].

Where did Michael Hastings go to school?

Michael Hastings was educated at New York University[15], Rice Memorial High School[16], and Lower Canada College[17].

What awards did Michael Hastings receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . buzzfeed.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Michael
    Social media followers {'amount': '+16591'}, {'amount': '+15958'}, {'amount': '+15314'}
    Spouse Elise Jordan
    Family name Hastings
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