Peter L. Berger (née Peter Ludwig Berger)

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Mar 17, 1929 – Jun 27, 2017(88 years)Died in:Brookline, Norfolk County

American sociologist

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Biography

Birthplace

Vienna, Austria

Place of Death

Brookline, Norfolk County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

heart failure

Religion

Lutheranism

Occupation(3)

sociologisttheologianuniversity teacher

Awards(7)

Dr. Leopold Lucas PrizeManès-Sperber-PreisFellow of the American Academy of Arts and Scienceshonorary doctorate from the University of Notre DameHonorary doctors of Ghent Universityhonorary doctor of the University of Munichhonorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago

Education(2)

Wagner CollegeThe New School

Peter L. Berger (* March 17, 1929 in Vienna; † June 27, 2017 in Brookline) was an american sociologist. He was 88 years old. His education included Wagner College and The New School. His faith was Lutheranism. He received 7 awards, including Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize, Manès-Sperber-Preis. His cause of death was heart failure.

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Born in Vienna, Austria

1929

Manès-Sperber-Preis

1992

Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize

2010

Died in Brookline, Norfolk County (heart failure)

2017

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Peter L. Berger (née Peter Ludwig Berger). Forever remembered.