James G. Randall

American historian (1881–1953)
Person human Q6134384
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James G. Randall

Summary

James G. Randall is a human[1]. Born in Indianapolis[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1881[3]. He died on February 20, 1953[4]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], biographer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Indianapolis[2], James G. Randall…
  • James G. Randall was born on June 4, 1881[3].
  • James G. Randall was born on 1881[11].
  • James G. Randall died on February 20, 1953[4].
  • James G. Randall was married to Ruth Painter Randall[12].
  • James G. Randall was married to David Jessel[13].
  • James G. Randall held citizenship in United States[14].
  • James G. Randall's professions included historian of Modern Age[5].
  • James G. Randall worked as a historian[6].
  • James G. Randall worked as a university teacher[7].
  • James G. Randall worked as a biographer[8].
  • James G. Randall's professions included writer[9].
  • James G. Randall was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15].
  • James G. Randall received the Bancroft Prize[16].
  • James G. Randall received the Loubat Prize[17].
  • James G. Randall was a member of American Historical Association[18].
  • James G. Randall is recorded as male[19].
  • James G. Randall's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James G. Randall's family name is recorded as Randall[21].
  • James G. Randall's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James G. Randall's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[23].
  • James G. Randall's nominated for is recorded as National Book Award for Nonfiction[24].
  • James G. Randall's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Indianapolis[2], James G. Randall… Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1881[3] and 1881[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], biographer[8], and writer[9]. James G. Randall was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Bancroft Prize[16], a literary award[26], in United States[27] and Loubat Prize[17], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1893[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ruth Painter Randall[12], a historian[31], 1892–1971[32], of United States[33] and David Jessel[13], a radio personality[34], b. 1945[35], of United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

James G. Randall died on February 20, 1953[4].

Why It Matters

James G. Randall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was James G. Randall born?

James G. Randall's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].

Who was James G. Randall married to?

James G. Randall's spouses include Ruth Painter Randall[12] and David Jessel[13].

What did James G. Randall do for work?

James G. Randall worked as historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], biographer[8], and writer[9].

What awards did James G. Randall receive?

Honors received include Bancroft Prize[16] and Loubat Prize[17].

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  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation historian of Modern Age, historian, university teacher +2
    Nominated for National Book Award for Nonfiction
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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