Leon Wieseltier

Philosopher

Birthday June 14, 1952

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York

Age 72 years old

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About

American philosopher, writer, and editor who has worked as the literary editor for The New Republic since 1983 and won the Dan David Prize in 2013 for his contributions to contemporary philosophy.

Before Fame

He was a member of the Harvard Society of Fellows from 1979 until 1982.

Trivia

He was a National Book Award finalist in 2000 for his book Kaddish.

Family Life

He was born to Holocaust survivors and has been in a long term relationship with Twyla Tharp.

Associated With

He has dated dancer Twyla Tharp.