Francis Fukuyama
American political scientist, political economist, and author
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American political scientist, political economist, and author
Born
October 27, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
photographer, writer, economist
United StatesBorn in Hyde Park
1952
Born in Hyde Park (1952-10-27)
2015
AwardJohan Skytte Prize in Political Science
Present
Age ~74
About
Francis Yoshihiro Fukuyama is an American political scientist, political economist, and international relations scholar. He is best known for his book The End of History and the Last Man (1992), which controversially argued that the worldwide spread of liberal democracies and Western free-market capitalism may represent the final step in humanity's sociocultural evolution and political struggle and the final form of human government.
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Who is Francis Fukuyama?+
Francis Yoshihiro Fukuyama is an American political scientist, political economist, and international relations scholar. He is best known for his book The End of History and the Last Man (1992), which controversially argued that the worldwide spread of liberal democracies and Western free-market cap
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Fukuyama born?+
Francis Fukuyama was born on October 27, 1952.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — October 27, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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