Will Durant
American historian
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About Will Durant
Will Durant worked for New York Evening Journal as one of their news reporters. He later published his first book in 1917 which was titled “Philosophy and the Social Problem”. He became a global icon with his 1926 book dubbed “The Story of Philosophy”. His philosophy of seeing things from “the perspective of the whole” earned him many admirers.
Family
He was raised by his parents Mary Allard and Joseph Durant. Until his death, he was married to Ariel Kaufman with whom he wrote perhaps his most popular work entitled “The Story of Civilization”. The couple had two kids.
Education
He was a student of St. Peter's Preparatory School before he gained admission to Saint Peter's College.
Awards
In 1968, he received the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. He was also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trivia
He was a teacher at Seton Hall University before publishing his first book.
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F.A.Q. about Will Durant
When is his birthday?
Will Durant's birthday is on November 5, 1885.
In how many days is his birthday?
Will's birthday is in 194 days
How old was Will when he died?
He was 96 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 7, 1981.
How old would he be today?
Will Durant would be 138 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Will from?
He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S..