Notable People · 1916–1962
C. Wright Mills
American sociologist who wrote The Power Elite
Did you know?Outside of his academic work, he was a passionate motorcycle enthusiast and even built his own home in New York.
Charles Wright Mills (August 28, 1916 – March 20, 1962) was an American sociologist, and a professor of sociology at Columbia University from 1946 until his death in 1962.
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- Would be
- 110
- Age at death
- 45
- Years since death
- 64
- Born
- August 28, 1916 · Waco, United States
- Died
- March 20, 1962
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Notable People
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- Would-be age todayC. Wright Mills would be 110 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryC. Wright Mills's 111th birthday is in 307 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!111th
- Death anniversaryThe 65th anniversary of C. Wright Mills's death is in 146 days. A moment to remember their legacy.65th
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