Bobby Jones

American amateur golfer and lawyer (1902–1971)
Person human Q437526
Bobby Jones
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Bobby Jones

Summary

Bobby Jones is a human[1]. Born in Atlanta[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1902[3]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. He died on December 18, 1971[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], golfer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,657 views/month, #6,014 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bobby Jones was born in Atlanta[2].
  • Bobby Jones passed away in Atlanta[4].
  • Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902[3].
  • Bobby Jones died on December 18, 1971[5].
  • Bobby Jones is buried at Oakland Cemetery[10].
  • Bobby Jones held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Bobby Jones worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Bobby Jones's professions included golfer[7].
  • Bobby Jones worked as a jurist[8].
  • Bobby Jones was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Bobby Jones was educated at Georgia Tech[13].
  • Bobby Jones's education included a stint at Harvard College[14].
  • Bobby Jones's education included a stint at Marist School[15].
  • Bobby Jones received the World Golf Hall of Fame[16].
  • Bobby Jones is recorded as male[17].
  • Bobby Jones's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bobby Jones's member of sports team is recorded as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's golf[19].
  • Bobby Jones's Commons category is recorded as Bobby Jones (golfer)[20].
  • Bobby Jones's archives at is recorded as Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[21].
  • The cause of death was neurological disorder[22].
  • Bobby Jones was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Bobby Jones's sport is recorded as golf[24].
  • Bobby Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[25].
  • Bobby Jones's given name is recorded as Bobby[26].
  • Bobby Jones's official website is recorded as http://www.bobbyjones.com[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Atlanta[2], Bobby Jones… he was born on March 17, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Georgia Tech[13], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Atlanta[35]; Harvard College[14], a college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38]; and Marist School[15], a school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1901[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], golfer[7], and jurist[8].

Recognition

Bobby Jones received the World Golf Hall of Fame[16].

Death and Burial

Bobby Jones died on December 18, 1971[5]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. The cause of death was neurological disorder[22]. Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Bobby Jones ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,657 views/month, #6,014 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Bobby Jones born?

Born in Atlanta[2], Bobby Jones…

Where did Bobby Jones die?

Bobby Jones died in Atlanta[4].

What did Bobby Jones do for work?

Bobby Jones worked as lawyer[6], golfer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Bobby Jones go to school?

Bobby Jones was educated at Harvard University[12], Georgia Tech[13], Harvard College[14], and Marist School[15].

What awards did Bobby Jones receive?

Honors received include World Golf Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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