Chris Dodd

American lawyer and politician (born 1944)
Person human Q319111
Chris Dodd
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Chris Dodd

Summary

Chris Dodd is a human[1]. He was born in Willimantic[2]. He was born on May 27, 1944[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], lobbyist[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,552 views/month, #6,495 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Chris Dodd was born in Willimantic[2].
  • Chris Dodd was born on May 27, 1944[3].
  • Chris Dodd's father was Thomas J. Dodd[9].
  • Chris Dodd held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Chris Dodd worked as a politician[4].
  • Chris Dodd's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Chris Dodd's professions included lobbyist[6].
  • Chris Dodd's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Chris Dodd's education included a stint at University of Louisville[11].
  • Chris Dodd received the Brandeis Medal[12].
  • Chris Dodd received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[13].
  • Chris Dodd received the Presidential Citizens Medal[14].
  • Chris Dodd's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Chris Dodd is recorded as male[16].
  • Chris Dodd's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Chris Dodd was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Chris Dodd's Commons category is recorded as Chris Dodd[19].
  • Chris Dodd's family name is recorded as Dodd[20].
  • Chris Dodd's given name is recorded as Christopher[21].
  • Chris Dodd's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Chris Dodd's given name is recorded as Chris[23].
  • Chris Dodd's official website is recorded as http://chrisdodd.com/[24].
  • Chris Dodd's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Chris Dodd[25].
  • Chris Dodd's Commons gallery is recorded as Christopher Dodd[26].
  • Chris Dodd's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Dodd was born in Willimantic[2]. He was born on May 27, 1944[3]. His father was Thomas J. Dodd[9].

Education

Chris Dodd was educated at University of Louisville[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], lobbyist[6], and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Brandeis Medal[12], a medallion[28], in United States[29]; Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[13]; and Presidential Citizens Medal[14], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1969[32].

Personal Life

Chris Dodd's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Chris Dodd include Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[33], an Act of Congress in the United States[34], in United States[35].

Why It Matters

Chris Dodd ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,552 views/month, #6,495 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[33], an Act of Congress in the United States[34], in United States[35].

FAQs

Where was Chris Dodd born?

Chris Dodd was born in Willimantic[2].

Who were Chris Dodd's parents?

Chris Dodd's father was Thomas J. Dodd[9].

What did Chris Dodd do for work?

Chris Dodd worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], lobbyist[6], and screenwriter[7].

Where did Chris Dodd go to school?

Chris Dodd was educated at University of Louisville[11].

What awards did Chris Dodd receive?

Honors received include Brandeis Medal[12], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[13], and Presidential Citizens Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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