Chris Van Hollen

United States Senator from Maryland
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Chris Van Hollen
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Summary

Chris Van Hollen was born on January 10, 1959[1], in Karachi[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,939 views/month, #6,216 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Christopher Van Hollen[6]
  • Mother: Edith Eliza Farnsworth[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Native language: American English[9]
  • Field of work: gun control[10]
  • Position held: United States senator[11]
  • Employer: Arent Fox[12]
  • Educated at: Middlesex School[13], Kodaikanal International School[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Party[17]
  • Commons category: Chris Van Hollen[18]
  • Residence: Maryland[19]
  • Family name: Van Hollen[20]
  • Given name: Chris[21], Christopher[22]
  • Significant event: deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia[23]
  • Official website: https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/[24], https://vanhollen.org/[25]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[26], Annapolis[27]
  • Phone number: +1-202-224-4654[28]
  • Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Affiliation: United States House of Representatives[31], United States Senate[32]
  • Nickname: Chris[33]
  • Commons Creator page: Chris Van Hollen[34]
  • Birth name: Christopher Van Hollen Jr.[35]

Why It Matters

Chris Van Hollen has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Chris Van Hollen born?

Chris Van Hollen was born in Karachi[2].

Who were Chris Van Hollen's parents?

Chris Van Hollen's father was Christopher Van Hollen[6]. Chris Van Hollen's mother was Edith Eliza Farnsworth[7].

What did Chris Van Hollen do for work?

Chris Van Hollen worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4].

Where did Chris Van Hollen go to school?

Chris Van Hollen was educated at Middlesex School[13] and Kodaikanal International School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . pewresearch.org. Retrieved . pewresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . vanhollen.senate.gov. vanhollen.senate.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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