Andrew Young
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Summary
Andrew Young was born on March 12, 1932[1], in New Orleans[2]. He has worked as a film producer[3], politician[4], diplomat[5], writer[6], and peace activist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,809 views/month, #6,193 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Jean Childs Young[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: human rights defender[12], film screenwriter[13], television actor[14], film actor[15], television writer[16], religious leader[17], ambassador[18], mayor[19]
- Position held: ambassador[20]
- Employer: United Nations[21]
- Educated at: Dillard University[22], Gilbert Academy[23]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[24], Presidential Medal of Freedom[25], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship[26], honorary doctorate from Emory University[27], honorary doctor of the Howard University[28], honorary degree[29], honorary doctor of the Duke University[30], Lifetime Achievement Emmy[31], honorary doctorate[32], honorary doctor of Yale University[33], Gold Olympic Order[34], Phoenix Award[35], honorary degree from Spelman College[36], Trustees Award[37]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[38], Alpha Phi Alpha[39], National Council of Churches[40], Congressional Black Caucus[41], Legion of Honour[42]
- Religion or worldview: United Church of Christ[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[45]
- Commons category: Andrew Young[46]
- Archives at: Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History[47]
- Family name: Young[48]
- Given name: Andrew[49], Jackson[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Andrew Young[51]
- Commons gallery: Andrew Young[52]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[53], Atlanta[54], Marion[55], Thomasville[56], New York City[57], Beachton[58]
Why It Matters
Andrew Young has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Sleepy Floyd[61], a basketball player[62], b. 1960[63], of United States[64], awarded the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[65].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Young born?
Andrew Young was born in New Orleans[2].
Who was Andrew Young married to?
Andrew Young's spouses include Jean Childs Young[9].
What did Andrew Young do for work?
Andrew Young worked as a film producer[3], politician[4], diplomat[5], writer[6], and peace activist[7].
Where did Andrew Young go to school?
Andrew Young was educated at Dillard University[22] and Gilbert Academy[23].
What awards did Andrew Young receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[24], Presidential Medal of Freedom[25], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship[26], and honorary doctorate from Emory University[27].
Who did Andrew Young influence?
Andrew Young has been cited as an influence by Sleepy Floyd[61].