Adlai Stevenson II

American politician and diplomat (1900–1965); 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 (1900–1965)
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Adlai Stevenson II

Summary

Adlai Stevenson II is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 5, 1900[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 14, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Adlai Stevenson II…
  • Adlai Stevenson II passed away in London[4].
  • Adlai Stevenson II was born on February 5, 1900[3].
  • Adlai Stevenson II died on July 14, 1965[5].
  • Adlai Stevenson II is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[10].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's father was Lewis Stevenson[11].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's mother was Helen Louise Davis[12].
  • A child of Adlai Stevenson II was Adlai Stevenson III[13].
  • Adlai Stevenson II held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Adlai Stevenson II worked as a politician[6].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Adlai Stevenson II worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Adlai Stevenson II held the position of Governor of Illinois[15].
  • Adlai Stevenson II held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Adlai Stevenson II held the position of United States Ambassador to the United Nations[17].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].
  • Adlai Stevenson II was educated at Harvard Law School[19].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's education included a stint at Choate Rosemary Hall[20].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's education included a stint at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[21].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's education included a stint at University High School[22].
  • Adlai Stevenson II received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Adlai Stevenson II received the Order of Lincoln[24].
  • Adlai Stevenson II was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's religion is recorded as Unitarianism[26].
  • Adlai Stevenson II's religion is recorded as Unitarian Universalism[27].

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Origins and Family

Adlai Stevenson II's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 5, 1900[3]. His father was Lewis Stevenson[11]. His mother was Helen Louise Davis[12].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; Harvard Law School[19], a graduate school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1817[34]; Choate Rosemary Hall[20], a boarding school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1890[37], headquartered in Wallingford[38]; Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[21], a law school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1859[41]; and University High School[22], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1857[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Illinois[15], a governor[45], in United States[46], founded in 1818[47]; ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[48]; and United States Ambassador to the United Nations[17], a position[49], in United States[50], founded in 1945[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], a fellowship award[52] and Order of Lincoln[24], an award[53], in United States[54].

Personal Life

A child of Adlai Stevenson II was Adlai Stevenson III[13]. Religious affiliations include Unitarianism[26], a religious denomination[55] and Unitarian Universalism[27], a religion[56], founded in 1961[57]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[58].

Death and Burial

Adlai Stevenson II died on July 14, 1965[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[59]. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Adlai Stevenson II has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Adlai Stevenson II born?

Adlai Stevenson II's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Adlai Stevenson II die?

Adlai Stevenson II passed away in London[4].

Who were Adlai Stevenson II's parents?

Adlai Stevenson II's father was Lewis Stevenson[11]. Adlai Stevenson II's mother was Helen Louise Davis[12].

What did Adlai Stevenson II do for work?

Adlai Stevenson II worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Adlai Stevenson II go to school?

Adlai Stevenson II was educated at Princeton University[18], Harvard Law School[19], Choate Rosemary Hall[20], and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[21].

What awards did Adlai Stevenson II receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23] and Order of Lincoln[24].

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  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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