Eric Hitchens
English American author and journalist (1949–2011)
1949 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
English American author and journalist (1949–2011)
Born
April 13, 1949
Died
2011 (age ~62)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, political scientist, journalist
United KingdomBorn in PortsmouthDied in Houston
1949
Born in Portsmouth (1949-04-13)
1991
AwardLannan Literary Awards
1995
Notable workThe Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
1999
Notable workNo One Left to Lie To
2001
Notable workLetters to a Young Contrarian
2007
Notable workGod Is Not Great
About
Christopher Eric Hitchens was a British and American author and journalist. Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, he gained prominence as a columnist and speaker. His epistemological razor, which states that "what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence", is used in philosophy and law.
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Who is Eric Hitchens?+
Christopher Eric Hitchens was a British and American author and journalist. Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, he gained prominence as a columnist and speaker. His epistemological razor, which states that "what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence"
What does the name Eric mean?+
The name Eric means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is of English origin.
When was Eric Hitchens born?+
Eric Hitchens was born on April 13, 1949.
When did Eric Hitchens die?+
Eric Hitchens died in 2011, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .
The name Eric is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eric — April 13, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Respect.
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Legend.
— anon
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