Ann Richards

American politician (1933–2006)
Person human Q237918
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Ann Richards

Summary

Ann Richards is a human[1]. Born in Lacy Lakeview[2], she… she was born on September 1, 1933[3]. She died in Austin[4]. She died on September 13, 2006[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,890 views/month, #6,046 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lacy Lakeview[2], Ann Richards…
  • Ann Richards died in Austin[4].
  • Ann Richards was born on September 1, 1933[3].
  • Ann Richards died on September 13, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Texas State Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Ann Richards was Cecile Richards[9].
  • Ann Richards held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ann Richards's professions included politician[6].
  • Ann Richards held the position of Governor of Texas[11].
  • Ann Richards held the position of Texas State Treasurer[12].
  • Ann Richards was educated at Baylor University[13].
  • Ann Richards was educated at University of Texas at Austin[14].
  • Ann Richards was educated at Waco High School[15].
  • Ann Richards received the Texas Women's Hall of Fame[16].
  • Ann Richards's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17].
  • Ann Richards is recorded as female[18].
  • Ann Richards's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ann Richards was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Ann Richards's Commons category is recorded as Ann Richards[21].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22].
  • Ann Richards's family name is recorded as Richards[23].
  • Ann Richards's given name is recorded as Ann[24].
  • Ann Richards's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ann Richards's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Ann Richards's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ann Richards'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lacy Lakeview[2], Ann Richards… she was born on September 1, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at Baylor University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30]; University of Texas at Austin[14], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1883[33], headquartered in Austin[34]; and Waco High School[15], a high school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Ann Richards's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Texas[11], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1846[39] and Texas State Treasurer[12], a position[40], in United States[41].

Recognition

Ann Richards received the Texas Women's Hall of Fame[16].

Personal Life

A child of Ann Richards was Cecile Richards[9]. Her religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[17]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Ann Richards died on September 13, 2006[5]. She passed away in Austin[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22]. Burial took place at Texas State Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Ann Richards ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,890 views/month, #6,046 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ann Richards born?

Born in Lacy Lakeview[2], Ann Richards…

Where did Ann Richards die?

Ann Richards passed away in Austin[4].

What did Ann Richards do for work?

Ann Richards worked as politician[6].

Where did Ann Richards go to school?

Ann Richards was educated at Baylor University[13], University of Texas at Austin[14], and Waco High School[15].

What awards did Ann Richards receive?

Honors received include Texas Women's Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . chron.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  14. [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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin, Waco High School
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