Born
December 13, 1902
Colorado Springs, United States
Died
May 8, 1979
Munich, Germany
Known for
American sociologist
Talcott Parsons (1902–1979) was United States best known for American sociologist.
Talcott Parsons (December 13, 1902 – May 8, 1979) was an American sociologist known for his social action theory and structural functionalism. He was a foundational figure at Harvard University's sociology department and instrumental in professionalizing the field. Parsons shaped 20th-century sociological thought with his broad, systematic theories.
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Talcott Parsons died on May 8, 1979 in Munich, Germany, at the age of 76.
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Talcott Parsons was born in Colorado Springs, United States on December 13, 1902.
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Talcott Parsons is best known for American sociologist.
How old was Talcott Parsons when they died?
Talcott Parsons was 76 years old at the time of death.
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Talcott Parsons was from United States.
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