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Walter J. Ong
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Nov 30, 1912 – Aug 12, 2003(90 years)Died in:St. Louis, Missouri

American philosopher and historian

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Occupation(8)

anthropologisthistorianwriteruniversity teacherCatholic priestliterary criticjournalistphilosopher

Awards(3)

Guggenheim FellowshipKnight of the French Order of Academic PalmsWilliam Riley Parker Prize

Education(4)

Harvard UniversitySaint Louis UniversityRockhurst UniversityRockhurst High School

Walter J. Ong (* November 30, 1912 in Kansas City; † August 12, 2003 in St. Louis) was an american philosopher and historian. He was 90 years old. His education included Harvard University, Saint Louis University, Rockhurst University and Rockhurst High School. His faith was Catholic Church. His awards include Guggenheim Fellowship, Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms and William Riley Parker Prize.

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Born in Kansas City, Jackson County

1912

Guggenheim Fellowship

1949

Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms

1963

William Riley Parker Prize

1975

Died in St. Louis, Missouri

2003

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Walter J. Ong. Forever remembered.