Ben Cardin

American lawyer and former politician (born 1943)
Person human Q723295
Ben Cardin
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Summary

Ben Cardin is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ben Cardin's place of birth was Baltimore[2].
  • Ben Cardin was born on October 5, 1943[3].
  • Ben Cardin's father was Meyer Cardin[7].
  • Ben Cardin held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Ben Cardin's professions included politician[4].
  • Ben Cardin worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Ben Cardin was educated at University of Maryland, Baltimore[9].
  • Ben Cardin received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[10].
  • Ben Cardin's religion is recorded as Judaism[11].
  • Ben Cardin is recorded as male[12].
  • Ben Cardin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ben Cardin was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].
  • Ben Cardin's Commons category is recorded as Ben Cardin[15].
  • Ben Cardin's family name is recorded as Cardin[16].
  • Ben Cardin's given name is recorded as Ben[17].
  • Ben Cardin's given name is recorded as Benjamin[18].
  • Ben Cardin's given name is recorded as Louis[19].
  • Ben Cardin's official website is recorded as https://www.cardin.senate.gov[20].
  • Ben Cardin's official website is recorded as https://bencardin.com/[21].
  • Ben Cardin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ben Cardin[22].
  • Ben Cardin's Commons gallery is recorded as Ben Cardin[23].
  • Ben Cardin's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Ben Cardin's relative is recorded as Jon S. Cardin[25].
  • Ben Cardin's phone number is recorded as +1-202-224-4524[26].
  • Ben Cardin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ben Cardin's place of birth was Baltimore[2]. He was born on October 5, 1943[3]. His father was Meyer Cardin[7].

Education

Ben Cardin was educated at University of Maryland, Baltimore[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Recognition

Ben Cardin received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[10].

Personal Life

Ben Cardin's religion is recorded as Judaism[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].

Why It Matters

Ben Cardin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ben Cardin born?

Ben Cardin's place of birth was Baltimore[2].

Who were Ben Cardin's parents?

Ben Cardin's father was Meyer Cardin[7].

What did Ben Cardin do for work?

Ben Cardin worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did Ben Cardin go to school?

Ben Cardin was educated at University of Maryland, Baltimore[9].

What awards did Ben Cardin receive?

Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . github.com. Retrieved . github.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . github.com. github.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Gnd id → 1419702882
    Given name → Ben, Benjamin, Louis
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