Stephen Covey

American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker (1932-2012)
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Stephen Covey
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Stephen Covey

Summary

Stephen Covey is a human[1]. Born in Salt Lake City[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1932[3]. He passed away in Idaho Falls[4]. He died on July 16, 2012[5]. He worked as a professor[6], businessperson[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,407 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Covey was born in Salt Lake City[2].
  • Stephen Covey died in Idaho Falls[4].
  • Stephen Covey was born on October 24, 1932[3].
  • Stephen Covey died on July 16, 2012[5].
  • Stephen Covey is buried at Millcreek[10].
  • Stephen Covey's father was Stephen G. Covey[11].
  • Stephen Covey's mother was Irene Louise Covey[12].
  • A child of Stephen Covey was Sean Covey[13].
  • A child of Stephen Covey was Stephen M. R. Covey[14].
  • A child of Stephen Covey was David M. R. Covey[15].
  • Stephen Covey held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Stephen Covey worked as a professor[6].
  • Stephen Covey's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Stephen Covey worked as a writer[8].
  • Stephen Covey's field of work was self-help[17].
  • Stephen Covey was employed by Brigham Young University[18].
  • Stephen Covey was employed by Utah State University[19].
  • Stephen Covey was educated at University of Utah[20].
  • Stephen Covey was educated at Brigham Young University[21].
  • Stephen Covey's education included a stint at Harvard Business School[22].
  • Stephen Covey was educated at Harvard University[23].
  • Stephen Covey's education included a stint at David Eccles School of Business[24].
  • Stephen Covey's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[25].
  • Stephen Covey is recorded as male[26].
  • Stephen Covey's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Salt Lake City[2], Stephen Covey… he was born on October 24, 1932[3]. His father was Stephen G. Covey[11]. His mother was Irene Louise Covey[12].

Education

Educated at University of Utah[20], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1850[30]; Brigham Young University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in Provo[34]; Harvard Business School[22], a business school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1908[37], headquartered in Boston[38]; Harvard University[23], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1636[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; and David Eccles School of Business[24], a business school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1896[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], businessperson[7], and writer[8]. Stephen Covey's field of work was self-help[17]. Employers include Brigham Young University[18], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1875[48], headquartered in Provo[49] and Utah State University[19], a university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1888[52], headquartered in Logan[53].

Personal Life

Children include Sean Covey[13], a business executive[54], b. 1964[55]; Stephen M. R. Covey[14], a writer[56], b. 1950[57]; and David M. R. Covey[15], a writer[58], b. 1966[59]. Stephen Covey's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[25].

Death and Burial

Stephen Covey died on July 16, 2012[5]. He died in Idaho Falls[4]. The cause of death was infarction[60]. He is buried at Millcreek[10].

Why It Matters

Stephen Covey ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,407 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Works attributed to him include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People[63], a self-help book[64].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Covey born?

Born in Salt Lake City[2], Stephen Covey…

Where did Stephen Covey die?

Stephen Covey died in Idaho Falls[4].

Who were Stephen Covey's parents?

Stephen Covey's father was Stephen G. Covey[11]. Stephen Covey's mother was Irene Louise Covey[12].

What did Stephen Covey do for work?

Stephen Covey worked as professor[6], businessperson[7], and writer[8].

Where did Stephen Covey go to school?

Stephen Covey was educated at University of Utah[20], Brigham Young University[21], Harvard Business School[22], and Harvard University[23].

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