Birch Bayh

American lawyer and politician (1928-2019)
Person human Q864992
Birch Bayh
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Birch Bayh

Summary

Birch Bayh is a human[1]. Born in Terre Haute[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1928[3]. He died in Easton[4]. He died on March 14, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], farmer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Birch Bayh was born in Terre Haute[2].
  • Birch Bayh passed away in Easton[4].
  • Birch Bayh was born on January 22, 1928[3].
  • Birch Bayh was born on 1928[11].
  • Birch Bayh died on March 14, 2019[5].
  • Birch Bayh is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
  • Birch Bayh's father was Birch Bayh[13].
  • Birch Bayh's mother was Leah Ward Hollingsworth[14].
  • Birch Bayh was married to Marvella Bayh[15].
  • A child of Birch Bayh was Evan Bayh[16].
  • Birch Bayh held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Birch Bayh's professions included politician[6].
  • Birch Bayh's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Birch Bayh's professions included farmer[8].
  • Birch Bayh's professions included writer[9].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[18].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Birch Bayh held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Birch Bayh was educated at Purdue University[24].
  • Birch Bayh was educated at Indiana State University[25].
  • Birch Bayh's education included a stint at Indiana University Bloomington[26].
  • Birch Bayh's education included a stint at Indiana University Maurer School of Law[27].

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Origins and Family

Birch Bayh was born in Terre Haute[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 22, 1928[3] and 1928[11]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Leah Ward Hollingsworth[14].

Education

Educated at Purdue University[24], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1869[30]; Indiana State University[25], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Terre Haute[34]; Indiana University Bloomington[26], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1820[37], headquartered in Bloomington[38]; and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[27], a law school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1842[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], farmer[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include member of the Indiana House of Representatives[18], a position[42], in United States[43] and United States senator[19], a position[44], in United States[45].

Personal Life

Birch Bayh was married to Marvella Bayh[15]. A child of him was Evan Bayh[16]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[46].

Death and Burial

Birch Bayh died on March 14, 2019[5]. He died in Easton[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[47]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Birch Bayh include Bayh–Dole Act[48], an Act of Congress in the United States[49], in United States[50].

Why It Matters

Birch Bayh ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Bayh–Dole Act[48], an Act of Congress in the United States[49], in United States[50].

FAQs

Where was Birch Bayh born?

Birch Bayh was born in Terre Haute[2].

Where did Birch Bayh die?

Birch Bayh died in Easton[4].

Who were Birch Bayh's parents?

Birch Bayh's father was Birch Bayh[13]. Birch Bayh's mother was Leah Ward Hollingsworth[14].

Who was Birch Bayh married to?

Birch Bayh's spouses include Marvella Bayh[15].

What did Birch Bayh do for work?

Birch Bayh worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], farmer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Birch Bayh go to school?

Birch Bayh was educated at Purdue University[24], Indiana State University[25], Indiana University Bloomington[26], and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[27].

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  8. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980. wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . indianapublicmedia.org. indianapublicmedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, farmer +1
    Position held member of the Indiana House of Representatives, United States senator, United States senator +7
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.birchbayh.com
    Member of political party Democratic Party
    Described by source Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980
    Family name Bayh
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