George Pataki

Governor of New York from 1995 to 2006
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George Pataki

Summary

George Pataki is a human[1]. Born in Peekskill[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1945[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], governor[6], jurist[7], and mayor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,909 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peekskill[2], George Pataki…
  • George Pataki was born on June 24, 1945[3].
  • George Pataki was born on July 24, 1945[10].
  • George Pataki's father was Louis P. Pataki[11].
  • George Pataki was married to Libby Pataki[12].
  • A child of George Pataki was Allison Pataki[13].
  • George Pataki held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was George Pataki's native language[15].
  • George Pataki worked as a politician[4].
  • George Pataki's professions included lawyer[5].
  • George Pataki worked as a governor[6].
  • George Pataki's professions included jurist[7].
  • George Pataki worked as a mayor[8].
  • George Pataki's field of work was gun control[16].
  • George Pataki held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[17].
  • George Pataki held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[18].
  • George Pataki's education included a stint at Yale University[19].
  • George Pataki's education included a stint at Peekskill High School[20].
  • George Pataki's education included a stint at Pierson College[21].
  • George Pataki received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[22].
  • George Pataki received the Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[23].
  • George Pataki received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • George Pataki received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[25].
  • George Pataki's religion is recorded as Catholicism[26].
  • George Pataki is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

George Pataki was born in Peekskill[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1945[3] and July 24, 1945[10]. His father was Louis P. Pataki[11]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Yale University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Peekskill High School[20], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1972[34]; and Pierson College[21], an organization[35], in United States[36]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[37] and Juris Doctor[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], governor[6], jurist[7], and mayor[8]. George Pataki's field of work was gun control[16]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[17], a position[39], in United States[40] and member of the New York State Assembly[18], an elected position[41], in United States[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[22]; Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[23], a grade of an order[43], in Hungary[44], founded in 1991[45]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[46], in Romania[47]; and Ellis Island Medal of Honor[25], a medallion[48], in United States[49], founded in 1986[50].

Personal Life

Among George Pataki's spouses was Libby Pataki[12]. A child of him was Allison Pataki[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[26]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[51].

Why It Matters

George Pataki ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,909 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was George Pataki born?

Born in Peekskill[2], George Pataki…

Who were George Pataki's parents?

George Pataki's father was Louis P. Pataki[11].

Who was George Pataki married to?

George Pataki's spouses include Libby Pataki[12].

What did George Pataki do for work?

George Pataki worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], governor[6], jurist[7], and mayor[8].

Where did George Pataki go to school?

George Pataki was educated at Yale University[19], Peekskill High School[20], and Pierson College[21].

What awards did George Pataki receive?

Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[22], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[23], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[24], and Ellis Island Medal of Honor[25].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Pharos · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ohio university archivesspace agent id → centroarchives.hunter.cuny.edu:people/572
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  2. 14w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → george-e-pataki
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  3. 18w ago · Wolfgang8741 · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Governor of New York, member of the State Senate of New York, Q139959614 +1
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Given name → George, Elmer
    Residence → New York City
    Educated at → —
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