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Irving Kristol

(1920–2009) Historian United States

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Irving Kristol was a historian from the United States, best known for Reflections of a neoconservative.

Quick Facts About Irving Kristol

Born
January 22, 1920
Died
September 18, 2009
Nationality
United States
Profession
Historian
Notable works
Reflections of a neoconservative
Spouse
Gertrude Himmelfarb

About Irving Kristol

Irving William Kristol was an American journalist and writer. As a founder, editor, and contributor to various magazines, he played an influential role in the intellectual and political culture of the latter half of the twentieth century. He was dubbed the "godfather of neoconservatism". After his death, he was described by The Daily Telegraph as being "perhaps the most consequential public intellectual of the latter half of the century". He is the father of political writer Bill Kristol.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom Francis Boyer Award

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