Charles B. Rangel

former congressman from Harlem, New York
Person human Q368091
Charles B. Rangel
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Charles B. Rangel

Summary

Charles B. Rangel is a human[1]. Born in Harlem[2], he… he was born on +1930-06-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on +2025-05-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles B. Rangel's place of birth was Harlem[2].
  • Born in Brooklyn[9], Charles B. Rangel…
  • Charles B. Rangel died in Manhattan[4].
  • Charles B. Rangel was born on +1930-06-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles B. Rangel was born on +1930-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Charles B. Rangel died on +2025-05-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Charles B. Rangel held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Charles B. Rangel is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Charles B. Rangel's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles B. Rangel's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[14].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York[16].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Charles B. Rangel held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Charles B. Rangel's education included a stint at Stern School of Business[20].
  • Charles B. Rangel was educated at St. John's University School of Law[21].
  • Charles B. Rangel's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[22].
  • Charles B. Rangel's education included a stint at New York University[23].
  • Charles B. Rangel was educated at St. John's University[24].
  • Charles B. Rangel received the Bronze Star Medal[25].
  • Charles B. Rangel received the Purple Heart[26].
  • Charles B. Rangel received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Harlem[2], a neighborhood of Manhattan[28], in United States[29], founded in 1653[30] and Brooklyn[9], a borough of New York City[31], in United States[32], founded in 1634[33]. Recorded date of birth include +1930-06-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1930-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. Charles B. Rangel is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at Stern School of Business[20], St. John's University School of Law[21], DeWitt Clinton High School[22], New York University[23], and St. John's University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the New York State Assembly[14], an elected position[34], in United States[35]; member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York[16], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1815[40]; and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[25], Purple Heart[26], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[27], honorary doctor of Syracuse University[42], Phoenix Award[43], and honorary doctor of the Hofstra University[44].

Personal Life

Charles B. Rangel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[45]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[46].

Death and Burial

Charles B. Rangel died on +2025-05-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Charles B. Rangel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Charles B. Rangel born?

Charles B. Rangel was born in Harlem[2].

Where did Charles B. Rangel die?

Charles B. Rangel passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Charles B. Rangel do for work?

Charles B. Rangel worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Charles B. Rangel go to school?

Charles B. Rangel was educated at Stern School of Business[20], St. John's University School of Law[21], DeWitt Clinton High School[22], and New York University[23].

What awards did Charles B. Rangel receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[25], Purple Heart[26], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives[27], and honorary doctor of Syracuse University[42].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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