Samuel Gompers
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Summary
Samuel Gompers was born on January 27, 1850[1], in London[2]. He died on December 13, 1924[3], in San Antonio[4]. He worked as a trade unionist[5], functionary[6], and union member[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,911 views/month, #6,915 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Sophia Julian[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: JFS[12]
- Award received: Labor Hall of Honor[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Movement: labor movement in the United States[15]
- Commons category: Samuel Gompers[16]
- Archives at: University of Maryland Libraries[17], New York Public Library Main Branch[18]
- Family name: Gompers[19]
- Given name: Samuel[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Samuel Gompers[21]
- Work location: New York City[22]
- Described at URL: https://www.nli.org.il/he/newspapers/multesjovo/1922/11/15/01/page/31[23]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Commons Creator page: Samuel Gompers[28]
- Name in native language: Samuel Gompers[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[30]
Why It Matters
Samuel Gompers has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Samuel Gompers born?
Samuel Gompers was born in London[2].
Where did Samuel Gompers die?
Samuel Gompers passed away in San Antonio[4].
Who was Samuel Gompers married to?
Samuel Gompers's spouses include Sophia Julian[10].
What did Samuel Gompers do for work?
Samuel Gompers worked as a trade unionist[5], functionary[6], and union member[7].
Where did Samuel Gompers go to school?
Samuel Gompers was educated at JFS[12].
What awards did Samuel Gompers receive?
Honors received include Labor Hall of Honor[13].