Alben W. Barkley

vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953
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Alben W. Barkley
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Alben W. Barkley

Summary

Alben W. Barkley is a human[1]. Born in Lowes[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1877[3]. He passed away in Lexington[4]. He died on April 30, 1956[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], jurist[9], and vice president[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #6,472 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alben W. Barkley's place of birth was Lowes[2].
  • Alben W. Barkley died in Lexington[4].
  • Alben W. Barkley was born on November 24, 1877[3].
  • Alben W. Barkley died on April 30, 1956[5].
  • Alben W. Barkley is buried at Mount Kenton Cemetery[12].
  • Alben W. Barkley's father was John Wilson Barkley[13].
  • Alben W. Barkley's mother was Electra Eliza Smith[14].
  • Alben W. Barkley was married to Jane Hadley Barkley[15].
  • Among Alben W. Barkley's spouses was Dorothy Brower[16].
  • A child of Alben W. Barkley was Laura Louise Barkley[17].
  • A child of Alben W. Barkley was Marian Barkley[18].
  • Alben W. Barkley held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Alben W. Barkley's native language[20].
  • Alben W. Barkley's professions included politician[6].
  • Alben W. Barkley's professions included judge[7].
  • Alben W. Barkley worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Alben W. Barkley worked as a jurist[9].
  • Alben W. Barkley worked as a vice president[10].
  • Alben W. Barkley worked as a prosecutor[21].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[22].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of Vice President of the United States[23].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of prosecutor[24].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[25].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[26].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lowes[2], Alben W. Barkley… he was born on November 24, 1877[3]. His father was John Wilson Barkley[13]. His mother was Electra Eliza Smith[14]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Emory University[28], University of Virginia School of Law[29], and Oxford College of Emory University[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], jurist[9], vice president[10], and prosecutor[21]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[22], an elective office[31], in United States[32]; Vice President of the United States[23], an elective office[33], in United States[34], founded in 1789[35]; prosecutor[24], a legal profession[36]; United States senator[25], a position[37], in United States[38]; and senator[39].

Recognition

Alben W. Barkley received the Congressional Gold Medal[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Hadley Barkley[15], a politician[41], 1911–1964[42], of United States[43] and Dorothy Brower[16], 1882–1947[44], of United States[45]. Children include Laura Louise Barkley[17] and Marian Barkley[18]. Alben W. Barkley's religion is recorded as Methodism[46]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[47].

Death and Burial

Alben W. Barkley died on April 30, 1956[5]. He passed away in Lexington[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[48]. Burial took place at Mount Kenton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alben W. Barkley ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #6,472 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Alben W. Barkley born?

Born in Lowes[2], Alben W. Barkley…

Where did Alben W. Barkley die?

Alben W. Barkley passed away in Lexington[4].

Who were Alben W. Barkley's parents?

Alben W. Barkley's father was John Wilson Barkley[13]. Alben W. Barkley's mother was Electra Eliza Smith[14].

Who was Alben W. Barkley married to?

Alben W. Barkley's spouses include Jane Hadley Barkley[15] and Dorothy Brower[16].

What did Alben W. Barkley do for work?

Alben W. Barkley worked as politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], jurist[9], and vice president[10].

Where did Alben W. Barkley go to school?

Alben W. Barkley was educated at Emory University[28], University of Virginia School of Law[29], and Oxford College of Emory University[30].

What awards did Alben W. Barkley receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  11. [25] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [26] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [27] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [39] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [29] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  19. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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