Barney Frank

American politician (1940–2026)
Person human Q537287
Barney Frank
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Barney Frank

Summary

Barney Frank is a human[1]. He was born in Bayonne[2]. He was born on March 31, 1940[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116,855 views/month, #3,582 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bayonne[2], Barney Frank…
  • Barney Frank was born on March 31, 1940[3].
  • Barney Frank held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Barney Frank worked as a politician[4].
  • Barney Frank held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[7].
  • Barney Frank held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[8].
  • Barney Frank held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[9].
  • Barney Frank held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[10].
  • Barney Frank was educated at Harvard College[11].
  • Barney Frank received the Humanist of the Year[12].
  • Barney Frank's religion is recorded as atheism[13].
  • Barney Frank is recorded as male[14].
  • Barney Frank's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Barney Frank was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Barney Frank's Commons category is recorded as Barney Frank[17].
  • Barney Frank's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[18].
  • Barney Frank's family name is recorded as Frank[19].
  • Barney Frank's given name is recorded as Barney[20].
  • Barney Frank's significant event is recorded as 1979-1980 Massachusetts legislature[21].
  • Barney Frank's significant event is recorded as 1977-1978 Massachusetts legislature[22].
  • Barney Frank's significant event is recorded as 1975-1976 Massachusetts legislature[23].
  • Barney Frank's significant event is recorded as 1973-1974 Massachusetts legislature[24].
  • Barney Frank's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Barney Frank[25].
  • Barney Frank's Commons gallery is recorded as Barney Frank[26].
  • Barney Frank's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Barney Frank's place of birth was Bayonne[2]. He was born on March 31, 1940[3].

Education

Barney Frank's education included a stint at Harvard College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Barney Frank worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[7], a position[28], in United States[29].

Recognition

Barney Frank received the Humanist of the Year[12].

Personal Life

Barney Frank's religion is recorded as atheism[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Barney Frank include Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[30], an Act of Congress in the United States[31], in United States[32].

Why It Matters

Barney Frank ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116,855 views/month, #3,582 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[30], an Act of Congress in the United States[31], in United States[32].

FAQs

Where was Barney Frank born?

Barney Frank's place of birth was Bayonne[2].

What did Barney Frank do for work?

Barney Frank worked as politician[4].

Where did Barney Frank go to school?

Barney Frank was educated at Harvard College[11].

What awards did Barney Frank receive?

Honors received include Humanist of the Year[12].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [7] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . electionstats.state.ma.us. Retrieved . electionstats.state.ma.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Joao4669 · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ballotpedia id Barney_Frank
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the United States House of Representatives +19
    Educated at Harvard Law School, Bayonne High School, Harvard University +1
    Cause of death Q181754
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  2. 2d ago · باسم · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Birth name Barnett Frank
    Wikidata description American politician (1940–2026)
    Place of death Q2016282
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  3. 3d ago · Hard · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P570]]: 19 May 2026"
  4. 3d ago · ~2026-26215-95 · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Frank-8504
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