Walter Cronkite
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Summary
Walter Cronkite is a human[1]. He was born in St. Joseph[2]. He was born on November 4, 1916[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on July 17, 2009[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and news presenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,041 views/month, #5,142 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Walter Cronkite was born in St. Joseph[2].
- Walter Cronkite died in New York City[4].
- Walter Cronkite was born on November 4, 1916[3].
- Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009[5].
- Burial took place at Mount Moriah Cemetery[9].
- Walter Cronkite's father was Walter Leland Cronkite[10].
- Walter Cronkite's mother was Helen Fritsch[11].
- A child of Walter Cronkite was Kathy Cronkite[12].
- Walter Cronkite held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Walter Cronkite's native language[14].
- Walter Cronkite's professions included journalist[6].
- Walter Cronkite worked as a news presenter[7].
- Walter Cronkite's education included a stint at University of Texas at Austin[15].
- Walter Cronkite's education included a stint at San Jacinto High School[16].
- Walter Cronkite was educated at Moody College of Communication[17].
- Walter Cronkite was educated at Ella J. Baker Montessori School[18].
- Walter Cronkite received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[19].
- Walter Cronkite received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
- Walter Cronkite received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[21].
- Walter Cronkite received the George Polk Award[22].
- Walter Cronkite received the Library of Congress Living Legend[23].
- Walter Cronkite received the Ischia International Journalism Award[24].
- Walter Cronkite was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Walter Cronkite was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
- Walter Cronkite's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[27].
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Origins and Family
Walter Cronkite was born in St. Joseph[2]. He was born on November 4, 1916[3]. His father was Walter Leland Cronkite[10]. His mother was Helen Fritsch[11]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at University of Texas at Austin[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Austin[31]; San Jacinto High School[16], a high school[32], in United States[33]; Moody College of Communication[17], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1965[36]; and Ella J. Baker Montessori School[18], a Montessori school[37], in United States[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and news presenter[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1963[41]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], a grade of an order[42], in Austria[43]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[21]; George Polk Award[22], a journalism prize[44], in United States[45], founded in 1949[46]; Library of Congress Living Legend[23], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 2000[49]; and Ischia International Journalism Award[24], a journalism prize[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1980[52].
Personal Life
A child of Walter Cronkite was Kathy Cronkite[12]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[27].
Death and Burial
Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stroke[53]. Burial took place at Mount Moriah Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Cronkite include Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism[54], an award[55], founded in 1984[56].
Why It Matters
Walter Cronkite ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,041 views/month, #5,142 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism[54], an award[55], founded in 1984[56].
FAQs
Where was Walter Cronkite born?
Walter Cronkite was born in St. Joseph[2].
Where did Walter Cronkite die?
Walter Cronkite passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Walter Cronkite's parents?
Walter Cronkite's father was Walter Leland Cronkite[10]. Walter Cronkite's mother was Helen Fritsch[11].
What did Walter Cronkite do for work?
Walter Cronkite worked as journalist[6] and news presenter[7].
Where did Walter Cronkite go to school?
Walter Cronkite was educated at University of Texas at Austin[15], San Jacinto High School[16], Moody College of Communication[17], and Ella J. Baker Montessori School[18].
What awards did Walter Cronkite receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[21], and George Polk Award[22].