William Irwin Thompson
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Summary
William Irwin Thompson was born on July 16, 1938[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on November 8, 2020[3], in Portland[4]. He worked as a historian[5], novelist[6], poet[7], mythographer[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Evan Thompson[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], literary critic[14], university teacher[15], philosopher of culture[16]
- Field of work: philosophy[17], sociobiology[18]
- Employer: Cornell University[19]
- Educated at: Pomona College[20], Los Angeles High School[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: William Irwin Thompson[23]
- Family name: Thompson[24]
- Given name: William[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
William Irwin Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was William Irwin Thompson born?
William Irwin Thompson was born in Chicago[2].
Where did William Irwin Thompson die?
William Irwin Thompson died in Portland[4].
What did William Irwin Thompson do for work?
William Irwin Thompson worked as a historian[5], novelist[6], poet[7], mythographer[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did William Irwin Thompson go to school?
William Irwin Thompson was educated at Pomona College[20] and Los Angeles High School[21].