Christine Jorgensen
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Summary
Christine Jorgensen was born on May 30, 1926[1], in The Bronx[2]. She died on May 3, 1989[3], in San Clemente[4]. She worked as an actor[5], entertainer[6], spokesperson[7], activist[8], and lecturer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,775 views/month, #5,823 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Ethnic group: European Americans[13]
- Occupation: singer[14], photographer[15]
- Educated at: Christopher Columbus High School[16], Mohawk Valley Community College[17]
- Sex or gender: trans woman[18]
- Military branch: United States Army[19]
- Commons category: Christine Jorgensen[20]
- Cause of death: bladder cancer[21], lung cancer[22]
- Family name: Jorgensen[23]
- Given name: Christine[24]
- Significant event: feminizing surgery[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: George William Jorgensen jr.[28]
- Name in kana: クリスティーン・ジョーゲンセン[29]
- Medical condition treated: received gender affirming surgery[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wiki99/LGBT+[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
- P14533: christine-jorgensen[33]
- P14750: AEE7-5B11-DF21-BAF1-781C[34]
Why It Matters
Christine Jorgensen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Christine Jorgensen born?
Christine Jorgensen was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Christine Jorgensen die?
Christine Jorgensen passed away in San Clemente[4].
What did Christine Jorgensen do for work?
Christine Jorgensen worked as an actor[5], entertainer[6], spokesperson[7], activist[8], and lecturer[9].
Where did Christine Jorgensen go to school?
Christine Jorgensen was educated at Christopher Columbus High School[16] and Mohawk Valley Community College[17].