Claiborne Pell

American politician (1918–2009)
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Claiborne Pell

Summary

Claiborne Pell is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 22, 1918[3]. He passed away in Newport[4]. He died on January 1, 2009[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Claiborne Pell was born in New York City[2].
  • Claiborne Pell passed away in Newport[4].
  • Claiborne Pell was born on November 22, 1918[3].
  • Claiborne Pell died on January 1, 2009[5].
  • Claiborne Pell is buried at Rhode Island[11].
  • Claiborne Pell's father was Herbert Pell[12].
  • Claiborne Pell's mother was Matilda Bigelow[13].
  • Claiborne Pell was married to Nuala O'Donnell[14].
  • A child of Claiborne Pell was Julia Pell[15].
  • A child of Claiborne Pell was Herbert Claiborne Pell III[16].
  • A child of Claiborne Pell was Christopher Hartford Pell[17].
  • A child of Claiborne Pell was Nuala Dallas Pell[18].
  • Claiborne Pell held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Claiborne Pell held citizenship in Australia[20].
  • Claiborne Pell's professions included politician[6].
  • Claiborne Pell's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Claiborne Pell's professions included military officer[8].
  • Claiborne Pell's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of Foreign Service officer[21].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of chairperson[22].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of United States senator[25].
  • Claiborne Pell held the position of United States senator[26].
  • Claiborne Pell was educated at Princeton University[27].

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Origins and Family

Claiborne Pell's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 22, 1918[3]. His father was Herbert Pell[12]. His mother was Matilda Bigelow[13].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[27], School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University[28], St. George's School[29], Buckley School[30], and Browning School[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include Foreign Service officer[21], an occupation[32]; chairperson[22], a type of position[33]; and United States senator[23], a position[34], in United States[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Citizens Medal[36], Legion of Honour[37], Light of Truth Award[38], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[39].

Personal Life

Claiborne Pell was married to Nuala O'Donnell[14]. Children include Julia Pell[15], Herbert Claiborne Pell III[16], Christopher Hartford Pell[17], and Nuala Dallas Pell[18]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[40].

Death and Burial

Claiborne Pell died on January 1, 2009[5]. He died in Newport[4]. Burial took place at Rhode Island[11].

Why It Matters

Claiborne Pell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Claiborne Pell born?

Born in New York City[2], Claiborne Pell…

Where did Claiborne Pell die?

Claiborne Pell died in Newport[4].

Who were Claiborne Pell's parents?

Claiborne Pell's father was Herbert Pell[12]. Claiborne Pell's mother was Matilda Bigelow[13].

Who was Claiborne Pell married to?

Claiborne Pell's spouses include Nuala O'Donnell[14].

What did Claiborne Pell do for work?

Claiborne Pell worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Claiborne Pell go to school?

Claiborne Pell was educated at Princeton University[27], School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University[28], St. George's School[29], and Buckley School[30].

What awards did Claiborne Pell receive?

Honors received include Presidential Citizens Medal[36], Legion of Honour[37], Light of Truth Award[38], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[39].

References

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  7. [20] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [9] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  31. [38] . wikidata.org.
  32. [39] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . projo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military branch United States Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard Reserve
    Mother Matilda Bigelow
    Member of political party Democratic Party
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