Walter Laqueur
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Summary
Walter Laqueur was born on May 26, 1921[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on September 30, 2018[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], political scientist[7], journalist[8], and political analyst[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (891 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Har HaMenuchot[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: history[13], political science[14], international relations[15]
- Employer: Johns Hopkins University[16], Brandeis University[17], Harvard University[18], University of Chicago[19], Georgetown University[20], Tel Aviv University[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family name: Laqueur[24]
- Given name: Walter[25]
- Described at URL: http://powerbase.info/index.php/Walter_Laqueur[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], Hebrew[28]
- Name in native language: Walter Ze'ev Laqueur[29]
- Interested in: fascism[30]
Why It Matters
Walter Laqueur has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
His notable doctoral advisees include Yaacov Shavit[33], a historian[34], b. 1944[35], of Israel[36], specialised in history[37].
FAQs
Where was Walter Laqueur born?
Walter Laqueur's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
Where did Walter Laqueur die?
Walter Laqueur died in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Walter Laqueur do for work?
Walter Laqueur worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], political scientist[7], journalist[8], and political analyst[9].
What awards did Walter Laqueur receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22].