Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. His mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[6]. Hoover worked as a politician, engineer, writer, mining engineer, geologist, and businessperson[1]. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
In 1899, Hoover married Lou Henry Hoover, with whom he had two children, Herbert Hoover, Jr. and Allan Hoover[6]. The couple remained together until Lou's death in 1944.
Herbert Hoover received several awards, including the John Fritz Medal, Horatio Alger Award, Hoover Medal, and NAS Public Welfare Medal[17][18][19][20][21]. He was also made an honorary citizen of Tallinn and received the Memorial medal of the Winter War, among other honors[17][18][19][20][21]. Hoover died on October 20, 1964, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][14][15].
Herbert Hoover
Summary
Herbert Hoover is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Branch[2]. He was born on August 10, 1874[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 20, 1964[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], and geologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,215 views/month, #2,103 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herbert Hoover was born in West Branch[2].
- Herbert Hoover passed away in New York City[4].
- Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874[3].
- Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964[5].
- Burial took place at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[12].
- Herbert Hoover's father was Jesse Hoover[13].
- Herbert Hoover's mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14].
- Herbert Hoover was married to Lou Henry Hoover[15].
- A child of Herbert Hoover was Herbert Hoover, Jr.[16].
- A child of Herbert Hoover was Allan Hoover[17].
- Herbert Hoover held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Herbert Hoover's native language[19].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included politician[6].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included engineer[7].
- Herbert Hoover worked as a writer[8].
- Herbert Hoover worked as a mining engineer[9].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included geologist[10].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included businessperson[20].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of President of the United States[21].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[22].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[23].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of President-elect of the United States[24].
- Herbert Hoover's education included a stint at George Fox University[25].
- Herbert Hoover was educated at Stanford University[26].
- Herbert Hoover received the John Fritz Medal[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1874-08-10[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1964-10-20[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5e5a4b0b-3333-489c-a09b-2acb2e5c910c[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Herbert Hoover's place of birth was West Branch[2]. He was born on August 10, 1874[3]. His father was Jesse Hoover[13]. His mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at George Fox University[25], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1885[35], headquartered in Newberg[36] and Stanford University[26], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1885[39], headquartered in Stanford[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], geologist[10], and businessperson[20]. Positions held include President of the United States[21], an elective office[41], in United States[42], founded in 1787[43]; United States Secretary of Commerce[22], a position[44], in United States[45], founded in 1913[46]; Governor-General of the Philippines[23], a historical position[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1571[49]; and President-elect of the United States[24], a position[50], in United States[51], founded in 1789[52].
Recognition
Awards received include John Fritz Medal[27], a science award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1902[55]; Horatio Alger Award[56], an award[57]; Hoover Medal[58], a science award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1930[61]; NAS Public Welfare Medal[62], a science award[63], in United States[64]; honorary citizen of Tallinn[65], an award[66], in Estonia[67]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[68], a campaign medal[69], in Finland[70], founded in 1940[71].
Personal Life
Herbert Hoover was married to Lou Henry Hoover[15]. Children include he, Jr.[16], an engineer[72], 1903–1969[73], of United States[74], awarded the Hoover Medal[75] and Allan Hoover[17], a financier[76], 1907–1993[77], of United States[78]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[79]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[80].
Death and Burial
Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Recorded cause of death include internal bleeding[81] and colorectal cancer[82]. Burial took place at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Herbert Hoover include Hoover Dam[83], an arch-gravity dam[84], in United States[85], founded in 1931[86]; Hoover Institution[87], a think tank[88], in United States[89], founded in 1919[90], headquartered in Stanford University[91]; Hooverville[92]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[93], a building of public administration[94], in United States[95], founded in 1927[96]; Hoover Tower[97], a building[98], in United States[99]; and Hoover Medal[100], a science award[101], in United States[102], founded in 1930[103].
Why It Matters
Herbert Hoover ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,215 views/month, #2,103 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[104] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[105]
Entities named for him include Hoover Dam[83], an arch-gravity dam[84], in United States[85], founded in 1931[86]; Hoover Institution[87], a think tank[88], in United States[89], founded in 1919[90], headquartered in Stanford University[91]; Hooverville[92]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[93], a building of public administration[94], in United States[95], founded in 1927[96]; Hoover Tower[97], a building[98], in United States[99]; and Hoover Medal[100], a science award[101], in United States[102], founded in 1930[103].
FAQs
Where was Herbert Hoover born?
Born in West Branch[2], Herbert Hoover…
Where did Herbert Hoover die?
Herbert Hoover passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Herbert Hoover's parents?
Herbert Hoover's father was Jesse Hoover[13]. Herbert Hoover's mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14].
Who was Herbert Hoover married to?
Herbert Hoover's spouses include Lou Henry Hoover[15].
What did Herbert Hoover do for work?
Herbert Hoover worked as politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], and geologist[10].
Where did Herbert Hoover go to school?
Herbert Hoover was educated at George Fox University[25] and Stanford University[26].
What awards did Herbert Hoover receive?
Honors received include John Fritz Medal[27], Horatio Alger Award[56], Hoover Medal[58], and NAS Public Welfare Medal[62].