Barry Goldwater

American politician and military officer (1909–1998)
Person human Q319129
Barry Goldwater
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Barry Goldwater

Summary

Barry Goldwater is a human[1]. Born in Phoenix[2], he… he was born on January 2, 1909[3]. He died in Paradise Valley[4]. He died on May 29, 1998[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], photographer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,729 views/month, #4,606 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Barry Goldwater's place of birth was Phoenix[2].
  • Barry Goldwater died in Paradise Valley[4].
  • Barry Goldwater was born on January 2, 1909[3].
  • Barry Goldwater died on May 29, 1998[5].
  • A child of Barry Goldwater was Barry Goldwater Jr.[12].
  • Barry Goldwater held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Barry Goldwater's professions included politician[6].
  • Barry Goldwater's professions included military officer[7].
  • Barry Goldwater worked as a photographer[8].
  • Barry Goldwater's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Barry Goldwater's professions included aircraft pilot[10].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Barry Goldwater held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Barry Goldwater's education included a stint at University of Arizona[20].
  • Barry Goldwater's education included a stint at Arizona State University[21].
  • Barry Goldwater's education included a stint at Staunton Military Academy[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Barry Goldwater is The Conscience of a Conservative[23].
  • Barry Goldwater received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
  • Barry Goldwater received the Harmon Trophy[25].
  • Barry Goldwater received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26].
  • Barry Goldwater received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Phoenix[2], Barry Goldwater… he was born on January 2, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at University of Arizona[20], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Tucson[31]; Arizona State University[21], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Tempe[35]; and Staunton Military Academy[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], photographer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. Positions held include United States senator[14], a position[36], in United States[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Barry Goldwater is The Conscience of a Conservative[23]. Things named for him include Goldwater rule[38], a rule[39], founded in 1973[40] and Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship[41], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1986[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], Harmon Trophy[25], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], National Aviation Hall of Fame[27], and Langley Gold Medal[45].

Personal Life

A child of Barry Goldwater was Barry Goldwater Jr.[12]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[46]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[47].

Death and Burial

Barry Goldwater died on May 29, 1998[5]. He died in Paradise Valley[4]. The cause of death was stroke[48].

Why It Matters

Barry Goldwater ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,729 views/month, #4,606 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

He has been cited as an influence by Samuel Alito[51], a magistrate[52], b. 1950[53], of United States[54], awarded the Time 100[55], specialised in constitutional law[56] and Anders Lange[57], a politician[58], 1904–1974[59], of Norway[60].

Entities named for him include Goldwater rule[38], a rule[39], founded in 1973[40] and Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship[41], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1986[44].

FAQs

Where was Barry Goldwater born?

Barry Goldwater's place of birth was Phoenix[2].

Where did Barry Goldwater die?

Barry Goldwater died in Paradise Valley[4].

What did Barry Goldwater do for work?

Barry Goldwater worked as politician[6], military officer[7], photographer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

Where did Barry Goldwater go to school?

Barry Goldwater was educated at University of Arizona[20], Arizona State University[21], and Staunton Military Academy[22].

What awards did Barry Goldwater receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], Harmon Trophy[25], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[27].

Who did Barry Goldwater influence?

Barry Goldwater has been cited as an influence by Samuel Alito[51] and Anders Lange[57].

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  27. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . accuracyproject.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [23] . wikidata.org.

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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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