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Gary S. Becker (1930–2014)

A color photograph of economist Gary S. Becker, an elderly white-haired man in a tan suit and patterned tie, speaking at a microphone.
A color photograph of economist Gary S. Becker, an elderly white-haired man in a tan suit and patterned tie, speaking at a microphone. Photograph released to the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Gary S. Becker (1930–2014) was a criminologist / economist / educator / university teacher. Born Pottsville, Pennsylvania; died Chicago.

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Who was Gary S. Becker?
Gary S. Becker (1930–2014) is documented on Wikidata as Q191020. Born 2 December 1930 at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (per Q191020 P19); died 3 May 2014 at Chicago (per P20). Wikidata's structured occupation field (P106) describes him as a criminologist, economist, educator, and university teacher.
Where was Gary S. Becker born?
Per Wikidata Q191020 P19 (place of birth) and P569 (date of birth): Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1930.