Betty Ford
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Summary
Betty Ford was born on April 8, 1918[1], in Chicago[2]. She died on July 8, 2011[3], in Rancho Mirage[4]. She worked as a dancer[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], model[8], and women's rights activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,848 views/month, #5,703 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Michigan[11]
- Spouse: Gerald Ford[12], William Warren[13]
- Child: Michael Gerald Ford[14], John Gardner Ford[15], Steven Ford[16], Susan Ford[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Occupation: politician[19]
- Position held: First Lady of the United States[20], Second Lady or Gentleman of the United States[21]
- Educated at: Bennington College[22], Innovation Central High School[23]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[24], Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[25], Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[26], Congressional Gold Medal[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[30]
- Commons category: Betty Ford[31]
- Residence: Gerald R. Ford, Jr., House[32]
- Family name: Ford[33], Bloomer[34], Warren (Familienname)[35]
- Given name: Betty[36], Elizabeth[37], Anne[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Betty Ford[39]
- Commons gallery: Betty Ford[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Official name: Elizabeth Anne Ford[42]
- Birth name: Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Ford[43]
- Name in native language: Betty Ford[44]
- Number of children: 4[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Betty Ford include Betty Ford Center[46], a residential treatment center[47], in United States[48], founded in 1982[49].
Why It Matters
Betty Ford has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for her include Betty Ford Center[46], a residential treatment center[47], in United States[48], founded in 1982[49].
FAQs
Where was Betty Ford born?
Betty Ford's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Betty Ford die?
Betty Ford passed away in Rancho Mirage[4].
Who was Betty Ford married to?
Betty Ford's spouses include Gerald Ford[12] and William Warren[13].
What did Betty Ford do for work?
Betty Ford worked as a dancer[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], model[8], and women's rights activist[9].
Where did Betty Ford go to school?
Betty Ford was educated at Bennington College[22] and Innovation Central High School[23].
What awards did Betty Ford receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[24], Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[25], Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[26], and Congressional Gold Medal[27].