Clare Boothe Luce
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Summary
Clare Boothe Luce was born on March 10, 1903[1], in New York City[2]. She died on October 9, 1987[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. She worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,807 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 10, 1903[11]
- Place of burial: Luce Family Cemetery[12]
- Father: William Franklin Boothe[13]
- Mother: Anna Snyder[14]
- Spouse: George Tuttle Brokaw[15], Henry Luce[16]
- Child: Ann Clare Brokaw[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Occupation: screenwriter[20], socialite[21], actor[22], publisher[23]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[24], ambassador[25]
- Educated at: Ward–Belmont College[26]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[28], Horatio Alger Award[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], Laetare Medal[31]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[34]
- Commons category: Clare Boothe Luce[35]
- Cause of death: brain cancer[36]
- Family name: Boothe[37], Luce[38]
- Given name: Clare[39], Ann[40]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[43], American Women Writers, 1900-1945 : A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook[44]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Story[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Ann Clare Boothe[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Clare Boothe Luce include Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM[48], an award[49].
Why It Matters
Clare Boothe Luce has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for her include Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM[48], an award[49].
FAQs
Where was Clare Boothe Luce born?
Clare Boothe Luce's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Clare Boothe Luce die?
Clare Boothe Luce died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Clare Boothe Luce's parents?
Clare Boothe Luce's father was William Franklin Boothe[13]. Clare Boothe Luce's mother was Anna Snyder[14].
Who was Clare Boothe Luce married to?
Clare Boothe Luce's spouses include George Tuttle Brokaw[15] and Henry Luce[16].
What did Clare Boothe Luce do for work?
Clare Boothe Luce worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9].
Where did Clare Boothe Luce go to school?
Clare Boothe Luce was educated at Ward–Belmont College[26].
What awards did Clare Boothe Luce receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[28], Horatio Alger Award[29], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30].