Lewis Strauss

American banker and chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (1896-1974)
Person human Q1822160
Lewis Strauss
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Lewis Strauss

Summary

Lewis Strauss is a human[1]. Born in Charleston[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1896[3]. He died in New Jersey[4]. He died on January 21, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,732 views/month, #5,592 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lewis Strauss was born in Charleston[2].
  • Lewis Strauss passed away in New Jersey[4].
  • Lewis Strauss was born on January 31, 1896[3].
  • Lewis Strauss died on January 21, 1974[5].
  • Lewis Strauss is buried at Salem Fields Cemetery[10].
  • Lewis Strauss held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Lewis Strauss worked as a politician[6].
  • Lewis Strauss worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Lewis Strauss worked as a naval officer[8].
  • Lewis Strauss held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[12].
  • Lewis Strauss received the Medal of Freedom[13].
  • Lewis Strauss is recorded as male[14].
  • Lewis Strauss's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Lewis Strauss was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • Lewis Strauss's military branch is recorded as United States Navy Reserve[17].
  • Lewis Strauss's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[18].
  • Lewis Strauss's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Strauss[19].
  • Lewis Strauss's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[20].
  • Lewis Strauss was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Lewis Strauss's family name is recorded as Strauss[22].
  • Lewis Strauss's given name is recorded as Lewis[23].
  • Lewis Strauss's medical condition is recorded as one-eyed[24].
  • Lewis Strauss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Lewis Strauss's Commons Creator page is recorded as Lewis Strauss[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Lewis Strauss was born in Charleston[2]. He was born on January 31, 1896[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], and naval officer[8]. Lewis Strauss held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[12].

Recognition

Lewis Strauss received the Medal of Freedom[13].

Personal Life

Lewis Strauss was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

Lewis Strauss died on January 21, 1974[5]. He died in New Jersey[4]. He is buried at Salem Fields Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lewis Strauss include Strauss Glacier[27], a glacier[28].

Why It Matters

Lewis Strauss ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,732 views/month, #5,592 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Strauss Glacier[27], a glacier[28].

FAQs

Where was Lewis Strauss born?

Lewis Strauss was born in Charleston[2].

Where did Lewis Strauss die?

Lewis Strauss died in New Jersey[4].

What did Lewis Strauss do for work?

Lewis Strauss worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], and naval officer[8].

What awards did Lewis Strauss receive?

Honors received include Medal of Freedom[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . presidency.ucsb.edu. presidency.ucsb.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . 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] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, businessperson, naval officer
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