Charles Evans Hughes

American jurist; Chief Justice of the United States from 1930 to 1941 (1862–1948)
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Charles Evans Hughes
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Charles Evans Hughes

Summary

Charles Evans Hughes is a human[1]. He was born in Glens Falls[2]. He was born on April 11, 1862[3]. He died in Osterville[4]. He died on August 27, 1948[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], judge[8], lawyer[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,847 views/month, #6,494 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Evans Hughes was born in Glens Falls[2].
  • Charles Evans Hughes passed away in Osterville[4].
  • Charles Evans Hughes was born on April 11, 1862[3].
  • Charles Evans Hughes died on August 27, 1948[5].
  • Charles Evans Hughes is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
  • Charles Evans Hughes's mother was Mary Catherine Hughes[13].
  • Charles Evans Hughes was married to Antoinette Carter Hughes[14].
  • A child of Charles Evans Hughes was Charles Evans Hughes Jr.[15].
  • A child of Charles Evans Hughes was Elizabeth Hughes Gossett[16].
  • A child of Charles Evans Hughes was Helen Hughes[17].
  • A child of Charles Evans Hughes was Catherine Hughes Waddell[18].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Charles Evans Hughes worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Evans Hughes's professions included jurist[7].
  • Charles Evans Hughes's professions included judge[8].
  • Charles Evans Hughes's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Charles Evans Hughes worked as a diplomat[10].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held the position of Chief Justice of the United States[20].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held the position of United States Secretary of State[21].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[22].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held the position of Governor of New York[23].
  • Charles Evans Hughes held the position of board member[24].
  • Among Charles Evans Hughes's employers was Cornell University[25].
  • Charles Evans Hughes was educated at Colgate University[26].
  • Charles Evans Hughes was educated at Brown University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glens Falls[2], Charles Evans Hughes… he was born on April 11, 1862[3]. His mother was Mary Catherine Hughes[13].

Education

Educated at Colgate University[26], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30], headquartered in Hamilton[31]; Brown University[27], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1765[34], headquartered in Providence[35]; Columbia Law School[36], a law school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1858[39], headquartered in New York City[40]; and Thirteenth Street School[41], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1847[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], judge[8], lawyer[9], and diplomat[10]. Charles Evans Hughes was employed by Cornell University[25]. Positions held include Chief Justice of the United States[20], a public office[45], in United States[46], founded in 1789[47]; United States Secretary of State[21], a public office[48], in United States[49], founded in 1789[50]; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[22], a public office[51], in United States[52]; Governor of New York[23], a governor[53], in United States[54], founded in 1777[55]; and board member[24], a position[56].

Personal Life

Charles Evans Hughes was married to Antoinette Carter Hughes[14]. Children include Charles Evans Hughes Jr.[15], a lawyer[57], 1889–1950[58], of United States[59]; Elizabeth Hughes Gossett[16], a philanthropist[60], 1907–1981[61], of United States[62]; Helen Hughes[17], 1892–1920[63], of United States[64]; and Catherine Hughes Waddell[18], a philanthropist[65], 1898–1957[66], of United States[67]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[68]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[69].

Death and Burial

Charles Evans Hughes died on August 27, 1948[5]. He died in Osterville[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[70]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Evans Hughes ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,847 views/month, #6,494 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Charles Evans Hughes born?

Born in Glens Falls[2], Charles Evans Hughes…

Where did Charles Evans Hughes die?

Charles Evans Hughes passed away in Osterville[4].

Who were Charles Evans Hughes's parents?

Charles Evans Hughes's mother was Mary Catherine Hughes[13].

Who was Charles Evans Hughes married to?

Charles Evans Hughes's spouses include Antoinette Carter Hughes[14].

What did Charles Evans Hughes do for work?

Charles Evans Hughes worked as politician[6], jurist[7], judge[8], lawyer[9], and diplomat[10].

Where did Charles Evans Hughes go to school?

Charles Evans Hughes was educated at Colgate University[26], Brown University[27], Columbia Law School[36], and Thirteenth Street School[41].

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  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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