Niall Ferguson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 18, 1964
Age	61
Birthplace	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Niall Ferguson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Writing influential books on history and economics such as 'The Ascent of Money' and 'Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World', and presenting television documentaries based on his works.

Intro

Niall Ferguson is a Scottish historian, writer, and television presenter, known for his works on economic and financial history, imperialism, and international relations. He has authored several acclaimed books and is a frequent commentator in major media outlets.

Early Life & Background

Niall Ferguson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 18, 1964. He was educated at the Glasgow Academy and later attended Magdalen College, Oxford, where he studied history and graduated with a first-class honours degree.

Career Highlights

• Authored bestselling books including 'The Ascent of Money', 'Empire', and 'Civilization: The West and the Rest'.
• Served as a professor at Harvard University, Stanford University, and currently at the Hoover Institution.
• Presented major television documentary series such as 'The Ascent of Money' and 'Civilization: Is the West History?'.

Trivia

• Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2004.
• Married to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the feminist and activist.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niall_Ferguson
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1233617/