Ben Nelson

37th Governor of Nebraska
Person human Q718542
Ben Nelson
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Ben Nelson

Summary

Ben Nelson is a human[1]. His place of birth was McCook[2]. He was born on May 17, 1941[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and executive[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ben Nelson's place of birth was McCook[2].
  • Ben Nelson was born on May 17, 1941[3].
  • Ben Nelson held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Ben Nelson's professions included politician[4].
  • Ben Nelson's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Ben Nelson's professions included executive[6].
  • Ben Nelson's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[9].
  • Ben Nelson received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[10].
  • Ben Nelson's religion is recorded as Methodism[11].
  • Ben Nelson is recorded as male[12].
  • Ben Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ben Nelson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].
  • Ben Nelson's Commons category is recorded as Ben Nelson[15].
  • Ben Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[16].
  • Ben Nelson's given name is recorded as Ben[17].
  • Ben Nelson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • Ben Nelson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Ben Nelson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ben Nelson'}[20].
  • Ben Nelson's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/e-benjamin-nelson/[21].
  • Ben Nelson's writing language is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in McCook[2], Ben Nelson… he was born on May 17, 1941[3].

Education

Ben Nelson was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and executive[6].

Recognition

Ben Nelson received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[10].

Personal Life

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

Why It Matters

Ben Nelson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Ben Nelson born?

Ben Nelson was born in McCook[2].

What did Ben Nelson do for work?

Ben Nelson worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and executive[6].

Where did Ben Nelson go to school?

Ben Nelson was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[9].

What awards did Ben Nelson receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . 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] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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