Michael Shermer

American science writer
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Michael Shermer

Summary

Michael Shermer is a human[1]. He was born in Glendale[2]. He was born on September 8, 1954[3]. He worked as a historian of science[4], journalist[5], sport cyclist[6], psychologist[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,469 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Shermer's place of birth was Glendale[2].
  • Michael Shermer was born on September 8, 1954[3].
  • Michael Shermer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Michael Shermer's professions included historian of science[4].
  • Michael Shermer worked as a journalist[5].
  • Michael Shermer worked as a sport cyclist[6].
  • Michael Shermer's professions included psychologist[7].
  • Michael Shermer's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Michael Shermer worked as a columnist[11].
  • Among Michael Shermer's employers was Claremont Graduate University[12].
  • Michael Shermer was educated at Pepperdine University[13].
  • Michael Shermer was educated at California State University, Fullerton[14].
  • Michael Shermer received the Premio Prismas[15].
  • Michael Shermer was a member of intellectual dark web[16].
  • Michael Shermer's religion is recorded as atheism[17].
  • Michael Shermer is recorded as male[18].
  • Michael Shermer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Michael Shermer is associated with the scientific skepticism movement[20].
  • Michael Shermer's Commons category is recorded as Michael Shermer[21].
  • Michael Shermer earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Michael Shermer's residence is recorded as Altadena[23].
  • Michael Shermer's sport is recorded as cycle sport[24].
  • Michael Shermer's family name is recorded as Shermer[25].
  • Michael Shermer's given name is recorded as Michael[26].
  • Michael Shermer's given name is recorded as Brant[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Shermer's place of birth was Glendale[2]. He was born on September 8, 1954[3].

Education

Educated at Pepperdine University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1937[30], headquartered in Malibu[31] and California State University, Fullerton[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1957[34], headquartered in Fullerton[35]. Michael Shermer earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of science[4], journalist[5], sport cyclist[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], and columnist[11]. Michael Shermer was employed by Claremont Graduate University[12].

Recognition

Michael Shermer received the Premio Prismas[15].

Personal Life

Michael Shermer's religion is recorded as atheism[17].

Why It Matters

Michael Shermer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,469 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Michael Shermer born?

Born in Glendale[2], Michael Shermer…

What did Michael Shermer do for work?

Michael Shermer worked as historian of science[4], journalist[5], sport cyclist[6], psychologist[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Michael Shermer go to school?

Michael Shermer was educated at Pepperdine University[13] and California State University, Fullerton[14].

What awards did Michael Shermer receive?

Honors received include Premio Prismas[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . coruna.gal. coruna.gal. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . FirstCycling. firstcycling.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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