History of David Grann in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2025

David Grann is an American journalist and author, primarily known for his work as a staff writer for The New Yorker. His writing often explores true crime, historical mysteries, and explorations, delving into complex narratives and characters. Grann's meticulous research and narrative skills have made him a prominent figure in contemporary non-fiction, known for works like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "The Lost City of Z".

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1925: Percy Fawcett Disappearance

In 1925, Captain Percy Fawcett and his son disappeared in the Amazon while searching for the Lost City of Z, an event that would be chronicled by David Grann in his 2009 book.

March 10, 1967: David Grann's Birth

On March 10, 1967, David Elliot Grann was born.

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1989: Graduation from Connecticut College

In 1989, David Grann graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in Government and received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, leading to research in Mexico.

1993: Master's Degree from Tufts University

In 1993, David Grann received a master's degree in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

1994: Hired as a Copy Editor at The Hill and Master's Degree

In 1994, David Grann was hired as a copy editor at The Hill, a newspaper covering the United States Congress. The same year, Grann earned a master's degree in creative writing from Boston University, where he also taught.

1995: Named Executive Editor at The Hill

In 1995, David Grann was named the executive editor of The Hill.

1996: Senior Editor at The New Republic

In 1996, David Grann became a senior editor at The New Republic.

September 11, 2001: Anthology Collection

On September 11, 2001, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001".

2003: Joined The New Yorker

In 2003, David Grann joined The New Yorker as a staff writer.

2003: Anthology Collection

In 2003, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Sports Writing of 2003".

2004: Anthology Collection

In 2004, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Crime Writing of 2004".

2005: Finalist for the Michael Kelly Award

In 2005, David Grann was a finalist for the Michael Kelly Award.

2005: Anthology Collection

In 2005, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Crime Writing of 2005".

2006: Anthology Collection

In 2006, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Sports Writing of 2006".

February 2009: Publication of "The Lost City of Z"

In February 2009, David Grann's book, "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon", was published by Doubleday and debuted on The New York Times bestseller list, reaching No. 4 in its first week.

2009: Publication of "The Lost City of Z"

In 2009, David Grann published "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon", recounting Percy Fawcett's 1925 disappearance in the Amazon.

2009: George Polk Award and Sigma Delta Chi Award

In 2009, David Grann received both the George Polk Award and the Sigma Delta Chi Award for his New Yorker piece "Trial By Fire", about Cameron Todd Willingham.

March 2010: Publication of "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes"

In March 2010, David Grann's anthology of twelve previously published essays, "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession", was published.

2010: National Magazine Award Finalist

In 2010, David Grann's New Yorker article, "The Mark of a Masterpiece", was a finalist for the National Magazine Award.

March 2014: Working on New Book

In March 2014, David Grann announced he was working on a new book about the Osage Indian murders.

2017: Residence in New York

As of 2017, David Grann resided in New York and had two children.

2017: Publication of "Killers of the Flower Moon"

In 2017, David Grann published "Killers of the Flower Moon: An American Crime and the Birth of the FBI", which became a finalist for the National Book Award and a #1 New York Times bestseller.

2018: Publication of "The White Darkness"

In 2018, David Grann published his book, "The White Darkness".

April 2023: Publication of "The Wager"

In April 2023, David Grann's book "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" was published, debuting at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list.