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Harry Jacob Anslinger

1st Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (1892-1975)
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Harry Jacob Anslinger
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Harry Jacob Anslinger

Summary

Harry Jacob Anslinger is a human[1]. He was born in Altoona[2]. He was born on May 20, 1892[3]. He died in Hollidaysburg[4]. He died on November 14, 1975[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Harry Jacob Anslinger was born in Altoona[2].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger passed away in Hollidaysburg[4].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger was born on May 20, 1892[3].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger died on November 14, 1975[5].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger is buried at Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery[11].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's professions included journalist[6].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's professions included politician[8].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger worked as a writer[9].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger held the position of Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics[13].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's education included a stint at Pennsylvania State University[14].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger received the Remington Medal[15].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger is recorded as male[16].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's Commons category is recorded as Harry J. Anslinger[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's family name is recorded as Anslinger[21].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's given name is recorded as Harry[22].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's given name is recorded as Jacob[23].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harry Jacob Anslinger'}[26].
  • Harry Jacob Anslinger's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/University of Minnesota/GivensAuthors[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Jacob Anslinger was born in Altoona[2]. He was born on May 20, 1892[3].

Education

Harry Jacob Anslinger was educated at Pennsylvania State University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. Harry Jacob Anslinger held the position of Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics[13].

Recognition

Harry Jacob Anslinger received the Remington Medal[15].

Personal Life

Harry Jacob Anslinger was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Harry Jacob Anslinger died on November 14, 1975[5]. He passed away in Hollidaysburg[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. He is buried at Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Harry Jacob Anslinger has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Harry Jacob Anslinger born?

Harry Jacob Anslinger's place of birth was Altoona[2].

Where did Harry Jacob Anslinger die?

Harry Jacob Anslinger died in Hollidaysburg[4].

What did Harry Jacob Anslinger do for work?

Harry Jacob Anslinger worked as journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Where did Harry Jacob Anslinger go to school?

Harry Jacob Anslinger was educated at Pennsylvania State University[14].

What awards did Harry Jacob Anslinger receive?

Honors received include Remington Medal[15].

Related Entities

United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Pennsylvania State University
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