Russell Kirk

Summary

Russell Kirk is a human^[1]. Born in Plymouth^[2], he… he was born on +1918-10-19T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Mecosta^[4]. He died on +1994-04-29T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a political scientist^[6], philosopher^[7], literary critic^[8], historian^[9], and novelist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Plymouth^[2], Russell Kirk…
• Russell Kirk passed away in Mecosta^[4].
• Russell Kirk was born on +1918-10-19T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Russell Kirk died on +1994-04-29T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Russell Kirk died on +1994-05-19T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Russell Kirk held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Russell Kirk's professions included political scientist^[6].
• Russell Kirk worked as a philosopher^[7].
• Russell Kirk's professions included literary critic^[8].
• Russell Kirk's professions included historian^[9].
• Russell Kirk worked as a novelist^[10].
• Russell Kirk worked as a writer^[14].
• Russell Kirk's education included a stint at University of St Andrews^[15].
• Russell Kirk's education included a stint at Duke University^[16].
• Russell Kirk's education included a stint at Michigan State University^[17].
• Russell Kirk received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[18].
• Russell Kirk received the Presidential Citizens Medal^[19].
• Russell Kirk received the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction^[20].
• Russell Kirk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].
• Russell Kirk's image is recorded as Russell Kirk.jpg^[22].
• Russell Kirk is recorded as male^[23].
• Russell Kirk's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Russell Kirk's ISNI is recorded as 0000000122845088^[25].
• Russell Kirk's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 120694522^[26].
• Russell Kirk's GND ID is recorded as 119449285^[27].

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Origins and Family

Russell Kirk was born in Plymouth^[2]. He was born on +1918-10-19T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews^[15], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1413^[30], headquartered in Fife^[31]; Duke University^[16], a university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1838^[34], headquartered in Durham^[35]; and Michigan State University^[17], a public research university^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1855^[38], headquartered in East Lansing^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include political scientist^[6], philosopher^[7], literary critic^[8], historian^[9], novelist^[10], and writer^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[18], a fellowship grant^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1925^[42]; Presidential Citizens Medal^[19], an award^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1969^[45]; and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction^[20], a literary award^[46], founded in 1975^[47].

Personal Life

Russell Kirk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1994-04-29T00:00:00Z^[5] and +1994-05-19T00:00:00Z^[12]. Russell Kirk passed away in Mecosta^[4].

Why It Matters

Russell Kirk ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (574 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Luiz Felipe Pondé^[50], a philosopher^[51], b. 1959^[52], of Brazil^[53].

FAQs

Where was Russell Kirk born?

Born in Plymouth^[2], Russell Kirk…

Where did Russell Kirk die?

Russell Kirk passed away in Mecosta^[4].

What did Russell Kirk do for work?

Russell Kirk worked as political scientist^[6], philosopher^[7], literary critic^[8], historian^[9], and novelist^[10].

Where did Russell Kirk go to school?

Russell Kirk was educated at University of St Andrews^[15], Duke University^[16], and Michigan State University^[17].

What awards did Russell Kirk receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[18], Presidential Citizens Medal^[19], and World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction^[20].

Who did Russell Kirk influence?

Russell Kirk has been cited as an influence by Luiz Felipe Pondé^[50].