Leon Wieseltier
Leon Wieseltier (born 1952) is an American journalist, translator and writer.
Leon Wieseltier

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- Born
- 1952 · Brooklyn.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- journalist · translator · writer · critic · editing staff · philosopher
- Education
- Columbia University · Harvard University · Yeshivah of Flatbush
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship · Dan David Prize
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Leon Wieseltier studied at Columbia University, Harvard University and Yeshivah of Flatbush. The recorded working language is English. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Dan David Prize.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 28 August 2026.
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