Adlai Stevenson I

American politician (1835–1914); Vice President of the United States from 1893 to 1897
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Adlai Stevenson I
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Adlai Stevenson I

Summary

Adlai Stevenson I is a human[1]. He was born in Christian County[2]. He was born on October 23, 1835[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on June 14, 1914[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,483 views/month, #6,765 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adlai Stevenson I was born in Christian County[2].
  • Adlai Stevenson I passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Adlai Stevenson I was born on October 23, 1835[3].
  • Adlai Stevenson I died on June 14, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery[9].
  • Burial took place at Bloomington[10].
  • Adlai Stevenson I's father was John Turner Stevenson[11].
  • Adlai Stevenson I's mother was Eliza Ann Ewing[12].
  • Among Adlai Stevenson I's spouses was Letitia Stevenson[13].
  • A child of Adlai Stevenson I was Adlai Stevenson II[14].
  • A child of Adlai Stevenson I was Mary Elizabeth Stevenson[15].
  • A child of Adlai Stevenson I was Julia Stevenson Hardin[16].
  • A child of Adlai Stevenson I was Letitia Ewing Stevenson[17].
  • Adlai Stevenson I held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was Adlai Stevenson I's native language[19].
  • Adlai Stevenson I worked as a politician[6].
  • Adlai Stevenson I's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Adlai Stevenson I held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[20].
  • Adlai Stevenson I held the position of Vice President of the United States[21].
  • Adlai Stevenson I was educated at Illinois Wesleyan University[22].
  • Adlai Stevenson I was educated at Centre College[23].
  • Adlai Stevenson I is recorded as male[24].
  • Adlai Stevenson I's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Adlai Stevenson I was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • Adlai Stevenson I's Commons category is recorded as Adlai Stevenson I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adlai Stevenson I was born in Christian County[2]. He was born on October 23, 1835[3]. His father was John Turner Stevenson[11]. His mother was Eliza Ann Ewing[12]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Illinois Wesleyan University[22], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1850[30], headquartered in Bloomington[31] and Centre College[23], a liberal arts college in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1819[34], headquartered in Danville[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[20], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37] and Vice President of the United States[21], an elective office[38], in United States[39], founded in 1789[40].

Personal Life

Among Adlai Stevenson I's spouses was Letitia Stevenson[13]. Children include Adlai Stevenson II[14], a politician[41], 1900–1965[42], of United States[43], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[44]; Mary Elizabeth Stevenson[15], 1872–1895[45], of United States[46]; Julia Stevenson Hardin[16], 1874–1966[47], of United States[48]; and Letitia Ewing Stevenson[17], 1876–1970[49], of United States[50]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

Adlai Stevenson I died on June 14, 1914[5]. He died in Chicago[4]. Recorded place of burial include Evergreen Cemetery[9] and Bloomington[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adlai Stevenson I include Adlai Stevenson II[51], a politician[52], 1900–1965[53], of United States[54], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[55] and Adlai Stevenson III[56], a politician[57], 1930–2021[58], of United States[59].

Why It Matters

Adlai Stevenson I ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,483 views/month, #6,765 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Adlai Stevenson II[51], a politician[52], 1900–1965[53], of United States[54], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[55] and Adlai Stevenson III[56], a politician[57], 1930–2021[58], of United States[59].

FAQs

Where was Adlai Stevenson I born?

Born in Christian County[2], Adlai Stevenson I…

Where did Adlai Stevenson I die?

Adlai Stevenson I died in Chicago[4].

Who were Adlai Stevenson I's parents?

Adlai Stevenson I's father was John Turner Stevenson[11]. Adlai Stevenson I's mother was Eliza Ann Ewing[12].

Who was Adlai Stevenson I married to?

Adlai Stevenson I's spouses include Letitia Stevenson[13].

What did Adlai Stevenson I do for work?

Adlai Stevenson I worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Adlai Stevenson I go to school?

Adlai Stevenson I was educated at Illinois Wesleyan University[22] and Centre College[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Illinois Wesleyan University, Centre College
    Native language English
    Child Adlai Stevenson II, Mary Elizabeth Stevenson, Julia Stevenson Hardin +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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