Christopher Eric Hitchens, a renowned British-American author, journalist, and literary critic, was born on April 13, 1949. Throughout his illustrious career, he was a prolific columnist, contributing to prominent publications such as Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, The Nation, Slate, and Free Inquiry.
As a stalwart advocate for rational thought, Hitchens was deeply committed to his atheism and anti-theism. He was a passionate proponent of the Enlightenment values of secularism, humanism, and reason, which guided his writing and public speaking.
In a significant milestone, Hitchens became a United States citizen on his 58th birthday, April 13, 2007, marking a new chapter in his life and career.
