Robert Thurman
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Robert Thurman
Summary
Robert Thurman is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 3, 1941[3]. He passed away in Woodstock[4]. He died on June 16, 2026[5]. He worked as a writer[6], university teacher[7], translator[8], exhibition curator[9], and curator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,758 views/month, #6,217 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Robert Thurman's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Robert Thurman passed away in Woodstock[4].
- Robert Thurman was born on August 3, 1941[3].
- Robert Thurman died on June 16, 2026[5].
- Robert Thurman's father was Beverly Reid Thurman Jr.[12].
- Robert Thurman's mother was Elizabeth Dean Farrar[13].
- Robert Thurman was married to Nena von Schlebrügge[14].
- Robert Thurman was married to Marie-Christophe de Menil[15].
- A child of Robert Thurman was Uma Thurman[16].
- A child of Robert Thurman was Taya Thurman[17].
- Robert Thurman held citizenship in United States[18].
- Robert Thurman's professions included writer[6].
- Robert Thurman's professions included university teacher[7].
- Robert Thurman's professions included translator[8].
- Robert Thurman worked as an exhibition curator[9].
- Robert Thurman worked as a curator[10].
- Robert Thurman's professions included Buddhologist[19].
- Among Robert Thurman's employers was Columbia University[20].
- Among Robert Thurman's employers was Amherst College[21].
- Robert Thurman's education included a stint at Harvard University[22].
- Robert Thurman was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[23].
- Robert Thurman's doctoral advisor was Daniel H. H. Ingalls, Sr.[24].
- Robert Thurman received the Light of Truth Award[25].
- Robert Thurman received the Padma Shri in literature and education[26].
- Robert Thurman's religion is recorded as Buddhism[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert Thurman's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 3, 1941[3]. His father was Beverly Reid Thurman Jr.[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Dean Farrar[13].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[22], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32] and Phillips Exeter Academy[23], a private school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1781[35]. Robert Thurman's doctoral advisor was Daniel H. H. Ingalls, Sr.[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], university teacher[7], translator[8], exhibition curator[9], curator[10], and Buddhologist[19]. Employers include Columbia University[20], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1754[38], headquartered in Manhattan[39] and Amherst College[21], a liberal arts college[40], in United States[41], founded in 1821[42]. Robert Thurman supervised Christian K. Wedemeyer as a doctoral student[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Light of Truth Award[25], an award[44] and Padma Shri in literature and education[26].
Personal Life
Spouses include Nena von Schlebrügge[14], a psychologist[45], b. 1941[46], of United States[47] and Marie-Christophe de Menil[15]. Children include Uma Thurman[16], an actor[48], b. 1970[49], of United States[50], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[51] and Taya Thurman[17]. Robert Thurman's religion is recorded as Buddhism[27].
Death and Burial
Robert Thurman died on June 16, 2026[5]. He died in Woodstock[4].
Why It Matters
Robert Thurman ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,758 views/month, #6,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Robert Thurman born?
Born in New York City[2], Robert Thurman…
Where did Robert Thurman die?
Robert Thurman passed away in Woodstock[4].
Who were Robert Thurman's parents?
Robert Thurman's father was Beverly Reid Thurman Jr.[12]. Robert Thurman's mother was Elizabeth Dean Farrar[13].
Who was Robert Thurman married to?
Robert Thurman's spouses include Nena von Schlebrügge[14] and Marie-Christophe de Menil[15].
What did Robert Thurman do for work?
Robert Thurman worked as writer[6], university teacher[7], translator[8], exhibition curator[9], and curator[10].
Where did Robert Thurman go to school?
Robert Thurman was educated at Harvard University[22] and Phillips Exeter Academy[23].
What awards did Robert Thurman receive?
Honors received include Light of Truth Award[25] and Padma Shri in literature and education[26].