Ed Koch
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Summary
Ed Koch was born on December 12, 1924[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on February 1, 2013[3], in Greenwich Village[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], writer[7], judge[8], and film critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,202 views/month, #4,884 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: jurist[13], mayor[14]
- Position held: Mayor of New York City[15], member of the United States House of Representatives[16]
- Employer: New York University[17]
- Educated at: City College of New York[18], New York University School of Law[19], Malcolm X Shabazz High School[20]
- Award received: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[21], service star[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], Combat Infantryman Badge[24]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Sexual orientation: gay[27]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[28]
- Military branch: United States Army[29]
- Commons category: Ed Koch[30]
- Military, police or special rank: Sergeant[31]
- Cause of death: heart failure[32]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[33]
- Family name: Koch[34]
- Given name: Edward[35], Irving[36]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: Edward Irving Koch[40]
- Name in native language: Ed Koch[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ed Koch include Queensboro Bridge[42], a cantilever bridge[43], in United States[44].
Why It Matters
Ed Koch has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Queensboro Bridge[42], a cantilever bridge[43], in United States[44].
FAQs
Where was Ed Koch born?
Ed Koch was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Ed Koch die?
Ed Koch died in Greenwich Village[4].
What did Ed Koch do for work?
Ed Koch worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], writer[7], judge[8], and film critic[9].
Where did Ed Koch go to school?
Ed Koch was educated at City College of New York[18], New York University School of Law[19], and Malcolm X Shabazz High School[20].
What awards did Ed Koch receive?
Honors received include European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[21], service star[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], and Combat Infantryman Badge[24].