Strom Thurmond
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Summary
Strom Thurmond was born in Edgefield[1]. He died in Edgefield[2]. He worked as a politician[3], teacher[4], judge[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,412 views/month, #3,960 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Edgefield[8]
- Father: John William Thurmond[9]
- Mother: Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond[10]
- Spouse: Jean Crouch Thurmond[11], Nancy Janice Moore[12], Nancy Moore[13]
- Child: Essie Mae Washington-Williams[14], Paul Thurmond[15], James Strom Thurmond Jr.[16], Nancy Moore Thurmond[17], Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer[18]
- Country of citizenship: United States[19]
- Position held: member of the State Senate of South Carolina[20], Governor of South Carolina[21], judge[22], United States senator[23], President pro tempore of the United States Senate[24]
- Educated at: Clemson University[25]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[26], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[27], Purple Heart[28], Presidential Citizens Medal[29], Presidential Medal of Freedom[30], World War II Victory Medal[31], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[32], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[33], Order of the Crown[34], Dank Medal[35], Legion of Merit[36]
- Religion or worldview: Southern Baptist Convention[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[39], Democratic Party[40], States' Rights Democratic Party[41]
- Military branch: United States Army[42]
- Commons category: Strom Thurmond[43]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Strom Thurmond include J. Strom Thurmond Dam[45], a dam[46], in United States[47], founded in 1954[48].
Why It Matters
Strom Thurmond has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include J. Strom Thurmond Dam[45], a dam[46], in United States[47], founded in 1954[48].
FAQs
Where was Strom Thurmond born?
Strom Thurmond was born in Edgefield[1].
Where did Strom Thurmond die?
Strom Thurmond passed away in Edgefield[2].
Who were Strom Thurmond's parents?
Strom Thurmond's father was John William Thurmond[9]. Strom Thurmond's mother was Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond[10].
Who was Strom Thurmond married to?
Strom Thurmond's spouses include Jean Crouch Thurmond[11], Nancy Janice Moore[12], and Nancy Moore[13].
What did Strom Thurmond do for work?
Strom Thurmond worked as a politician[3], teacher[4], judge[5], and lawyer[6].
Where did Strom Thurmond go to school?
Strom Thurmond was educated at Clemson University[25].
What awards did Strom Thurmond receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[26], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[27], Purple Heart[28], and Presidential Citizens Medal[29].