David McCullough’s Age, Bio, Death, Books, Relationship

David McCullough's Net Worth as of April 2024 is $8 Million

Quick Facts of David McCullough

Net Worth$8 Million
SalaryNot Known
HeightNot Known
Date of Birth7 July, 1933
ProfessionAuthors

David McCullough was a famous American historian. He was an award-winning historian who has a vast knowledge of history and its practices. He was a very humble and down-to-earth person.

Recently he has been in the Limelight since his death on August 7, 2022, which was about a week ago.

David McCullough’s Personal Life

David McCullough was born on July 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Meanwhile, David died at the age of 89 on August 7, 2022, whereas his death was mourned by many people and his historian colleagues.

He is the son of Christian Hax McCullough meanwhile, David hasn’t talked anything about his daughter.

He was born and raised in the United States and holds an American passport. Meanwhile, his star sign was Cancer according to his date of birth.

Talking about his ethnicity David belongs to a white ethnic group and follows Christianity as his religion. However, he kept his personal life very secret till his death.

David McCullough’s Profession Career

McCullough was a famous American historian and a writer too. He was an award-winning historian who has a lot of knowledge of history and its practices.

David McCullough started his professional career as a writer and later was known and famous as a historian. He was a multitalented and extraordinary person who has given a lot to the field of history.

He wasn’t just a historian or a book writer as he is a painter and lawyer, and he even considered joining medical school and learning it.

Starting his career at a very young age definitely helped David earn himself a name and fame in the field. He has managed to establish himself in the industry all because of his hard work and constant dedication to his work and personal life too.

Source: Encyclopedia Britannica

Back in 1955, McCullough found himself working as a trainee at Sports Illustrated in New York City. Later David gained some experience there and started working as an editor and writer for the United States Information Agency.

In 1972 David wrote his first book named The Great Bridge. After he worked as a full-time writer and editor. In 1977, he released another book The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal.

His second book won the National Book Award in History, the Francis Parkman Prize, the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, and the Cornelius Ryan Award.

As of 2022, he has written more than 20 books and is one of the most famous writers who writes about history and its values to human mankind.

Some of McCullough’s famous awards are master of the art of narrative history. David even earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, etc.

David McCullough’s Net Worth

McCullough’s net worth as of 2022 is around 8 million dollars. His huge net worth includes his earnings from his books and as a historian.

His more than 20 published books have definitely helped him earn a huge sum of money and was one of the richest historians in the United States.

He hasn’t talked anything about his assets as he has kept it a secret and away from all his fans and followers.

David McCullough’s Social Media Handle

David McCullough was not active and available on any kind of social media handle till his death. He was already in his 80s during the time of his death and wasn’t familiar with using any kinds of social media handles.

David McCullough’s Love Life

David McCullough was a married man. He was married to Rosalee Barne. They both met each other back in their college days and since then they have been a very good friend.

David and Barne got married back in 1954 and were together for 68 years unfortunately David died at the age of 89. They have three children together David McCullough Jr., Dorie Lawson, and Melissa McDonald.

Source: NPR

How many books has David McCullough?

David McCullough has written more than 28 books as of 2022. Meanwhile, he released his first book back in 1972. He has sold over a million of his book copies all over the world.

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