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William L. Shirer
American journalist (1904–1993).
The record
William L. Shirer was an American journalist. Born on 23 February 1904 in Chicago, Shirer died on 28 December 1993 in Boston at the age of 89.
Shirer studied at Coe College and Washington High School. Honours include National Book Award, The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism and George Polk Award, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 40 languages, William L. Shirer is No. 17,065 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 23 February 1904, Chicago
- Died
- 28 December 1993, Boston (aged 89)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Journalist, historian, writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Coe College, Washington High School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 40
Did you know
89
Lived to 89.
23 Feb
Shares a birthday with Naruhito and George Frideric Handel.
556
One of 556 people in the Index born in Chicago, with Walt Disney.
40
Has a Wikipedia article in 40 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- National Book Award1961
- The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism1961
- George Polk Award1983
- Peabody Awards
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