Wilbur Lucius Cross

American politician and scholar (1862–1948)
Person human Q884042
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Wilbur Lucius Cross

Summary

Wilbur Lucius Cross is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mansfield[2]. He was born on April 10, 1862[3]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He died on October 5, 1948[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's place of birth was Mansfield[2].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross died in New Haven[4].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross was born on April 10, 1862[3].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross died on October 5, 1948[5].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross held the position of Governor of Connecticut[9].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross was employed by Yale University[10].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's education included a stint at Yale University[11].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's education included a stint at Natchaug School[12].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross received the Sterling Professor[13].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[14].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross was a member of American Philosophical Society[15].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's Commons category is recorded as Wilbur Lucius Cross[19].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[20].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's family name is recorded as Cross[21].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's given name is recorded as Wilbur[22].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's Commons Creator page is recorded as Wilbur Lucius Cross[24].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/wilbur-lucius-cross/[25].
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilbur Lucius Cross's place of birth was Mansfield[2]. He was born on April 10, 1862[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[11], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1701[29], headquartered in New Haven[30] and Natchaug School[12], a primary school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33].

Career and Affiliations

Wilbur Lucius Cross's professions included politician[6]. Among his employers was Yale University[10]. He held the position of Governor of Connecticut[9].

Recognition

Wilbur Lucius Cross received the Sterling Professor[13].

Personal Life

Wilbur Lucius Cross was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Wilbur Lucius Cross died on October 5, 1948[5]. He died in New Haven[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilbur Lucius Cross include Wilbur Cross Medal[34], an award[35], founded in 1966[36].

Why It Matters

Wilbur Lucius Cross ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Wilbur Cross Medal[34], an award[35], founded in 1966[36].

FAQs

Where was Wilbur Lucius Cross born?

Wilbur Lucius Cross's place of birth was Mansfield[2].

Where did Wilbur Lucius Cross die?

Wilbur Lucius Cross died in New Haven[4].

What did Wilbur Lucius Cross do for work?

Wilbur Lucius Cross worked as politician[6].

Where did Wilbur Lucius Cross go to school?

Wilbur Lucius Cross was educated at Yale University[11] and Natchaug School[12].

What awards did Wilbur Lucius Cross receive?

Honors received include Sterling Professor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Wilbur
    Place of birth Mansfield
    Employer Yale University
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