Charles Curtis

vice president of the United States from 1929 to 1933
Person human Q271023
Charles Curtis
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Charles Curtis

Summary

Charles Curtis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Topeka[2]. He was born on January 25, 1860[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 8, 1936[5]. He worked as a politician[6], prosecutor[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,547 views/month, #6,608 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Curtis's place of birth was Topeka[2].
  • Charles Curtis died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Charles Curtis was born on January 25, 1860[3].
  • Charles Curtis died on February 8, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Topeka Cemetery[10].
  • Charles Curtis's father was Orren Arms Curtis[11].
  • Charles Curtis's mother was Ellen Gonville Pappan[12].
  • Charles Curtis was married to Annie Elizabeth Curtis[13].
  • Charles Curtis held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Charles Curtis held citizenship in Kaw people[15].
  • Kansa was Charles Curtis's native language[16].
  • Charles Curtis's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Curtis's professions included prosecutor[7].
  • Charles Curtis's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of Vice President of the United States[18].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[19].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of United States senator[21].
  • Charles Curtis held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Charles Curtis was educated at Topeka High School[23].
  • Charles Curtis's religion is recorded as Methodism[24].
  • Charles Curtis is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Curtis's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Curtis was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Curtis was born in Topeka[2]. He was born on January 25, 1860[3]. His father was Orren Arms Curtis[11]. His mother was Ellen Gonville Pappan[12]. Kansa was his native language[16].

Education

Charles Curtis's education included a stint at Topeka High School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], prosecutor[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Vice President of the United States[18], an elective office[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; President pro tempore of the United States Senate[19], a position[33], in United States[34], founded in 1789[35]; and United States senator[20], a position[36], in United States[37].

Personal Life

Charles Curtis was married to Annie Elizabeth Curtis[13]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[24]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

Charles Curtis died on February 8, 1936[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[38]. Burial took place at Topeka Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Curtis ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,547 views/month, #6,608 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Charles Curtis born?

Charles Curtis was born in Topeka[2].

Where did Charles Curtis die?

Charles Curtis died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Charles Curtis's parents?

Charles Curtis's father was Orren Arms Curtis[11]. Charles Curtis's mother was Ellen Gonville Pappan[12].

Who was Charles Curtis married to?

Charles Curtis's spouses include Annie Elizabeth Curtis[13].

What did Charles Curtis do for work?

Charles Curtis worked as politician[6], prosecutor[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Charles Curtis go to school?

Charles Curtis was educated at Topeka High School[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Topeka
    Educated at Topeka High School
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    Cause of death myocardial infarction
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