Best Known For:The book The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
Breakthrough:Publication of 'The Clash of Civilizations' in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Samuel Phillips Huntington
- Full Name: Samuel Phillips Huntington
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
- Current Role: Political scientist
- Date of Birth: April 18, 1927
- Age: 99 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City
- Popular As: Sam Huntington
- Specialization: Academic / Educator and Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $170,000-$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
Samuel Phillips Huntington Age
Samuel Phillips Huntington is about 99 years old as of 2026. Samuel Phillips Huntington was born in 1927.
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Yale College, University of Chicago, and other institutions.
- Yale College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1946
- University of Chicago
- Qualification: Master of Arts (MA)
- Period: 1948
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Period: 1951
Career & Work
Samuel Phillips Huntington's career includes professional roles with Harvard University and National Security Council.
Organization: Harvard University
Role: Professor
Period: 1950–2008
Details: Cambridge, MA · Taught for over five decades.
Organization: National Security Council
Role: Coordinator of Security Planning
Period: 1977–1978
Rise to Fame
Samuel Phillips Huntington rose to prominence for his role for the book The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order and The Soldier and the State.
- Book: The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order (Author, 1996)
- Book: The Soldier and the State (Author, 1957)
Awards & Achievements
- Grawemeyer Award — University of Louisville — Ideas Improving World Order
Samuel Phillips Huntington Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Thomas Huntington
- Mother: Dorothy Sanborn Phillips
Personal Information
- Full Name: Samuel Phillips Huntington
- Popular As: Sam Huntington
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 18, 1927
- Age: 99
- Birthday: April 18
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: New York City
Family & Relationships
- Father: Richard Thomas Huntington
- Mother: Dorothy Sanborn Phillips
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Richard Thomas Huntington (Parent • Father)
- Dorothy Sanborn Phillips (Parent • Mother)
