Billy Graham
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Billy Graham
Summary
Billy Graham is a human[1]. He was born in Charlotte[2]. He was born on November 7, 1918[3]. He died in Montreat[4]. He died on February 21, 2018[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], theologian[7], preacher[8], autobiographer[9], and Christian minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #3,749 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Billy Graham was born in Charlotte[2].
- Billy Graham passed away in Montreat[4].
- Billy Graham was born on November 7, 1918[3].
- Billy Graham died on February 21, 2018[5].
- Billy Graham's mother was Q141440880[12].
- Billy Graham was married to Ruth Bell Graham[13].
- A child of Billy Graham was Franklin Graham[14].
- A child of Billy Graham was Anne Graham Lotz[15].
- A child of Billy Graham was Gigi Graham[16].
- Billy Graham held citizenship in United States[17].
- Billy Graham worked as a pastor[6].
- Billy Graham's professions included theologian[7].
- Billy Graham's professions included preacher[8].
- Billy Graham worked as an autobiographer[9].
- Billy Graham's professions included Christian minister[10].
- Billy Graham worked as an evangelist[18].
- Billy Graham's field of work was Bible[19].
- Billy Graham's field of work was Protestant theology[20].
- Billy Graham's field of work was Evangelicalism[21].
- Billy Graham's education included a stint at Wheaton College[22].
- Billy Graham was educated at Bob Jones University[23].
- Billy Graham was educated at Trinity College[24].
- Billy Graham received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Billy Graham received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[26].
- Billy Graham received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Billy Graham was born in Charlotte[2]. He was born on November 7, 1918[3]. His mother was Q141440880[12].
Education
Educated at Wheaton College[22], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1860[30]; Bob Jones University[23], a seminary[31], in United States[32], founded in 1927[33]; and Trinity College[24], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1932[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pastor[6], theologian[7], preacher[8], autobiographer[9], Christian minister[10], and evangelist[18]. Fields of work include Bible[19], a religious text[37], written by various authors[38]; Protestant theology[20], a branch of theology[39]; and Evangelicalism[21], a Christian movement[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1963[45]; Gospel Music Hall of Fame[27], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1971[48]; Templeton Prize[49], a religion-related award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1972[52]; Ronald Reagan Freedom Award[53], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1992[56]; and Congressional Gold Medal[57], a medallion[58], in United States[59], founded in 1776[60].
Personal Life
Billy Graham was married to Ruth Bell Graham[13]. Children include Franklin Graham[14], a pastor[61], b. 1952[62], of United States[63], awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[64]; Anne Graham Lotz[15], a writer[65], b. 1948[66], of United States[67]; and Gigi Graham[16], a writer[68], b. 1945[69]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[70]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[71].
Death and Burial
Billy Graham died on February 21, 2018[5]. He passed away in Montreat[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[72].
Why It Matters
Billy Graham ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #3,749 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
FAQs
Where was Billy Graham born?
Born in Charlotte[2], Billy Graham…
Where did Billy Graham die?
Billy Graham passed away in Montreat[4].
Who were Billy Graham's parents?
Billy Graham's mother was Q141440880[12].
Who was Billy Graham married to?
Billy Graham's spouses include Ruth Bell Graham[13].
What did Billy Graham do for work?
Billy Graham worked as pastor[6], theologian[7], preacher[8], autobiographer[9], and Christian minister[10].
Where did Billy Graham go to school?
Billy Graham was educated at Wheaton College[22], Bob Jones University[23], and Trinity College[24].
What awards did Billy Graham receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Gospel Music Hall of Fame[27], and Templeton Prize[49].