Alben W. Barkley

vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953
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Alben W. Barkley
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Alben W. Barkley

Summary

Alben W. Barkley is a human[1]. Born in Lowes[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1877[3]. He passed away in Lexington[4]. He died on April 30, 1956[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,594 views/month, #6,472 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alben W. Barkley's place of birth was Lowes[2].
  • Alben W. Barkley died in Lexington[4].
  • Alben W. Barkley was born on November 24, 1877[3].
  • Alben W. Barkley died on April 30, 1956[5].
  • Alben W. Barkley is buried at Mount Kenton Cemetery[10].
  • Alben W. Barkley's father was John Wilson Barkley[11].
  • Alben W. Barkley's mother was Electra Eliza Smith[12].
  • Alben W. Barkley was married to Jane Hadley Barkley[13].
  • Among Alben W. Barkley's spouses was Dorothy Brower[14].
  • A child of Alben W. Barkley was Laura Louise Barkley[15].
  • A child of Alben W. Barkley was Marian Barkley[16].
  • Alben W. Barkley held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Alben W. Barkley's native language[18].
  • Alben W. Barkley's professions included politician[6].
  • Alben W. Barkley's professions included judge[7].
  • Alben W. Barkley worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of Vice President of the United States[20].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of prosecutor[21].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Alben W. Barkley held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Alben W. Barkley's education included a stint at Emory University[25].
  • Alben W. Barkley was educated at University of Virginia School of Law[26].
  • Alben W. Barkley was educated at Oxford College of Emory University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lowes[2], Alben W. Barkley… he was born on November 24, 1877[3]. His father was John Wilson Barkley[11]. His mother was Electra Eliza Smith[12]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Emory University[25], University of Virginia School of Law[26], and Oxford College of Emory University[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[19], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Vice President of the United States[20], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; prosecutor[21], a legal profession[33]; and United States senator[22], a position[34], in United States[35].

Recognition

Alben W. Barkley received the Congressional Gold Medal[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Hadley Barkley[13], a politician[37], 1911–1964[38], of United States[39] and Dorothy Brower[14], 1882–1947[40], of United States[41]. Children include Laura Louise Barkley[15] and Marian Barkley[16]. Alben W. Barkley's religion is recorded as Methodism[42]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[43].

Death and Burial

Alben W. Barkley died on April 30, 1956[5]. He passed away in Lexington[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[44]. Burial took place at Mount Kenton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alben W. Barkley ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,594 views/month, #6,472 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Alben W. Barkley born?

Born in Lowes[2], Alben W. Barkley…

Where did Alben W. Barkley die?

Alben W. Barkley passed away in Lexington[4].

Who were Alben W. Barkley's parents?

Alben W. Barkley's father was John Wilson Barkley[11]. Alben W. Barkley's mother was Electra Eliza Smith[12].

Who was Alben W. Barkley married to?

Alben W. Barkley's spouses include Jane Hadley Barkley[13] and Dorothy Brower[14].

What did Alben W. Barkley do for work?

Alben W. Barkley worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Alben W. Barkley go to school?

Alben W. Barkley was educated at Emory University[25], University of Virginia School of Law[26], and Oxford College of Emory University[27].

What awards did Alben W. Barkley receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[36].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [43] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [10] . wikidata.org.
  25. [42] . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . wikidata.org.
  27. [44] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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