Shirley Chisholm

first black woman elected to the United States Congress (1924-2005)
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Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley Chisholm

Summary

Shirley Chisholm is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], she… she died in Ormond Beach[3]. She worked as a politician[4], educator[5], preschool teacher[6], director[7], and educational consultant[8]. She ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,387 views/month, #5,889 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Shirley Chisholm…
  • Shirley Chisholm passed away in Ormond Beach[3].
  • Shirley Chisholm is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery[10].
  • Shirley Chisholm's mother was Ruby Seale[11].
  • Shirley Chisholm was married to Conrad Chisholm[12].
  • Shirley Chisholm held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Shirley Chisholm is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Shirley Chisholm is identified as part of the Barbadian Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Shirley Chisholm is identified as part of the black people ethnic group[16].
  • Shirley Chisholm's professions included politician[4].
  • Shirley Chisholm worked as an educator[5].
  • Shirley Chisholm's professions included preschool teacher[6].
  • Shirley Chisholm's professions included director[7].
  • Shirley Chisholm worked as an educational consultant[8].
  • Shirley Chisholm worked as a secretary[17].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[19].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[21].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[22].
  • Shirley Chisholm held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[23].
  • Shirley Chisholm was employed by Mount Holyoke College[24].
  • Among Shirley Chisholm's employers was Spelman College[25].
  • Shirley Chisholm was employed by New York State Legislature[26].
  • Shirley Chisholm was employed by National Women's Political Caucus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Shirley Chisholm's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. Her mother was Ruby Seale[11]. Ethnic identities include African Americans[14], Barbadian Americans[15], and black people[16].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[28], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1754[31], headquartered in Manhattan[32]; Brooklyn College[33], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1930[36], headquartered in Brooklyn[37]; Teachers College[38], a school of education[39], in United States[40], founded in 1887[41]; Girls' High School[42], a secondary school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1885[45]; and Boys and Girls High School[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], educator[5], preschool teacher[6], director[7], educational consultant[8], and secretary[17]. Employers include Mount Holyoke College[24], Spelman College[25], New York State Legislature[26], and National Women's Political Caucus[27]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], an elective office[47], in United States[48]; member of the New York State Assembly[19], an elected position[49], in United States[50]; secretary[51], a profession[52]; founder[53], a position[54]; leader[55], an occupation[56]; and co-founder[57], a corporate title[58].

Recognition

Awards received include National Women's Hall of Fame[59], Presidential Medal of Freedom[60], Phoenix Award[61], honorary doctorate[62], honorary doctor of the Howard University[63], and honorary degree[64].

Personal Life

Shirley Chisholm was married to Conrad Chisholm[12]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[65], Methodism[66], and Quakers[67]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[68].

Death and Burial

Shirley Chisholm died in Ormond Beach[3]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Shirley Chisholm ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,387 views/month, #5,889 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Shirley Chisholm born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Shirley Chisholm…

Where did Shirley Chisholm die?

Shirley Chisholm died in Ormond Beach[3].

Who were Shirley Chisholm's parents?

Shirley Chisholm's mother was Ruby Seale[11].

Who was Shirley Chisholm married to?

Shirley Chisholm's spouses include Conrad Chisholm[12].

What did Shirley Chisholm do for work?

Shirley Chisholm worked as politician[4], educator[5], preschool teacher[6], director[7], and educational consultant[8].

Where did Shirley Chisholm go to school?

Shirley Chisholm was educated at Columbia University[28], Brooklyn College[33], Teachers College[38], and Girls' High School[42].

What awards did Shirley Chisholm receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[59], Presidential Medal of Freedom[60], Phoenix Award[61], and honorary doctorate[62].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [69] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4d ago · JudithShe · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Forgotten Women: The Leaders, Notable Black American Women, 100 Greatest African Americans +1
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  4. 4d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 62
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'ast', 'azb', 'bcl', 'ca', 'ckb', 'commons', 'cs', 'da', 'de', 'en
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  5. 12d ago · Atsile Edith · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → National Women's Political Caucus, Arista – National Honor Society, Delta Sigma Theta +14
    Position held → member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the New York State Assembly, member of the United States House of Representatives +10
    Employer → Mount Holyoke College, Spelman College, New York State Legislature +1
    Occupation → politician, educator, preschool teacher +6
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  6. 13d ago · Atsile Edith · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, educator, preschool teacher +6
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  7. 13d ago · Atsile Edith · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → Mount Holyoke College, Spelman College, New York State Legislature +1
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  8. 13d ago · Atsile Edith · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Barbados, Brooklyn
    Member of → National Women's Political Caucus, Arista – National Honor Society, Delta Sigma Theta +14
    Position held → member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the New York State Assembly, member of the United States House of Representatives +10
    Ethnic group → African Americans, Barbadian Americans, black people
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  9. 14d ago · Atsile Edith · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Barbados, Brooklyn
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  10. 19d ago · JudithShe · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Member of → National Women's Political Caucus, Arista – National Honor Society, Delta Sigma Theta +14
    Douban personage id → 27375434
    Mother → Ruby Seale
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