Christian Herter

American politician (1895–1966)
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Christian Herter
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Christian Herter

Summary

Christian Herter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 28, 1895[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on December 30, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lecturer[8], and secretary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christian Herter's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Christian Herter passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Christian Herter was born on March 28, 1895[3].
  • Christian Herter died on December 30, 1966[5].
  • Christian Herter is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery[11].
  • Christian Herter's father was Albert Herter[12].
  • Among Christian Herter's spouses was Mary Caroline Pratt[13].
  • A child of Christian Herter was Christian A. Herter, Jr.[14].
  • Christian Herter held citizenship in France[15].
  • Christian Herter held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Christian Herter worked as a politician[6].
  • Christian Herter worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Christian Herter worked as a lecturer[8].
  • Christian Herter worked as a secretary[9].
  • Christian Herter's field of work was publishing[17].
  • Christian Herter held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Christian Herter held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[19].
  • Christian Herter held the position of United States Secretary of State[20].
  • Christian Herter held the position of Governor of Massachusetts[21].
  • Christian Herter held the position of delegate[22].
  • Christian Herter held the position of member of the Harvard Board of Overseers[23].
  • Christian Herter was employed by Johns Hopkins University[24].
  • Christian Herter was educated at Harvard University[25].
  • Christian Herter's education included a stint at primary school[26].
  • Christian Herter's education included a stint at Browning School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Christian Herter… he was born on March 28, 1895[3]. His father was Albert Herter[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; primary school[26], an educational stage[32]; and Browning School[27], a university-preparatory school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1888[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lecturer[8], and secretary[9]. Christian Herter's field of work was publishing[17]. He was employed by Johns Hopkins University[24]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[19], a position[38], in United States[39]; United States Secretary of State[20], a public office[40], in United States[41], founded in 1789[42]; Governor of Massachusetts[21], a governor[43], in United States[44], founded in 1780[45]; delegate[22], a position[46]; and member of the Harvard Board of Overseers[23].

Personal Life

Among Christian Herter's spouses was Mary Caroline Pratt[13]. A child of him was Christian A. Herter, Jr.[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[47].

Death and Burial

Christian Herter died on December 30, 1966[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Christian Herter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Christian Herter born?

Born in Paris[2], Christian Herter…

Where did Christian Herter die?

Christian Herter died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Christian Herter's parents?

Christian Herter's father was Albert Herter[12].

Who was Christian Herter married to?

Christian Herter's spouses include Mary Caroline Pratt[13].

What did Christian Herter do for work?

Christian Herter worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lecturer[8], and secretary[9].

Where did Christian Herter go to school?

Christian Herter was educated at Harvard University[25], primary school[26], and Browning School[27].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  18. [47] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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