Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan was born March 16, 1927, in Tulsa.[1][2][3][4][5] He worked as a politician, military personnel, diplomat, sociologist, writer, and teacher.[6][7] He was Catholic. He was educated at Tufts University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, City College of New York, and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.[7]
He was employed by Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wesleyan University, and Syracuse University.[7] He served as United States Ambassador to India from 1973 to 1975.[7] He held office as a United States senator from 1977 to 1979, from 1979 to 1981, and from 1981 to 1983.[7]
He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Arthur S. Flemming Award, an honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, and the Heinz Award, plus 1 more.[8][9][10][11] He married Elizabeth B. Moynihan in 1955.[12][13] He died March 26, 2003, in Washington, D.C., from surgical complications,[1][2][3][4][5] and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[14].
Key Facts
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was born in Tulsa[2].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was born on March 16, 1927[3].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan died on March 26, 2003[5].
- Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was married to Elizabeth B. Moynihan[13].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held citizenship in United States[14].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan's professions included politician[6].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan's professions included military personnel[7].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan's professions included diplomat[8].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan worked as a sociologist[9].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan's professions included writer[10].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan worked as a teacher[15].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States Ambassador to India[16].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States senator[17].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States senator[18].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States senator[19].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States senator[20].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan held the position of United States senator[21].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was employed by Harvard University[22].
- Among Daniel Patrick Moynihan's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[23].
- Among Daniel Patrick Moynihan's employers was Wesleyan University[24].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was employed by Syracuse University[25].
- Among Daniel Patrick Moynihan's employers was W. Averell Harriman[26].
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan was educated at Tufts University[27].
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Origins and Family
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was born in Tulsa[2]. He was born on March 16, 1927[3].
Education
Educated at Tufts University[27], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1852[30]; London School of Economics and Political Science[31]; City College of New York[32]; The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[33]; and Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], diplomat[8], sociologist[9], writer[10], and teacher[15]. Employers include Harvard University[22], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[23], Wesleyan University[24], Syracuse University[25], and W. Averell Harriman[26]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to India[16], a position[35], in India[36], founded in 1946[37]; United States senator[17], a position[38], in United States[39]; United States Ambassador to the United Nations[40], a position[41], founded in 1945[42]; Counselor to the President[43], a public office[44], in United States[45], founded in 1969[46]; and senator[47], a position[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[49], Arthur S. Flemming Award[50], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[51], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[52], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[53], and Heinz Award[54].
Personal Life
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was married to Elizabeth B. Moynihan[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[55]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[56].
Death and Burial
Daniel Patrick Moynihan died on March 26, 2003[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[57]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Daniel Patrick Moynihan include Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize[58], an award[59], in United States[60].
Why It Matters
Daniel Patrick Moynihan ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,815 views/month, #6,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize[58], an award[59], in United States[60].
FAQs
Where was Daniel Patrick Moynihan born?
Born in Tulsa[2].
Where did Daniel Patrick Moynihan die?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was Daniel Patrick Moynihan married to?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan's spouses include Elizabeth B. Moynihan[13].
What did Daniel Patrick Moynihan do for work?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], diplomat[8], sociologist[9], and writer[10].
Where did Daniel Patrick Moynihan go to school?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was educated at Tufts University[27], London School of Economics and Political Science[31], City College of New York[32], and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[33].
What awards did Daniel Patrick Moynihan receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[49], Arthur S. Flemming Award[50], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[51], and honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[52].