Christopher Johnson McCandless

Christopher Johnson McCandless

adventurer United States

Christopher Johnson McCandless was an American adventurer whose life and tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness became widely known through the book 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer. He abandoned his possessions and sought a life of solitude in nature, ultimately leading to his demise in 1992 after becoming stranded in an abandoned bus in the wilderness. His story has inspired countless individuals to examine their relationships with society and nature, and his legacy continues to resonate with those searching for meaning and adventure.

Born on Feb 12, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,180
Power
876$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 16,180 $1,380,000 876$
Totals 1 25,499,884 16,180 $1,380,000 876$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: The exhibit’s Christopher Johnson McCandless archival collection includes five items owned by the late adventurer. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Infamous Bus 142 to feature in new exhibit at University of Alaska Museum of the North