Clare Boothe Luce

Summary

Clare Boothe Luce is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was New York City^[2]. She was born on March 10, 1903^[3]. She passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. She died on October 9, 1987^[5]. She worked as a politician^[6], diplomat^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], and writer^[10]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,446 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Clare Boothe Luce's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• Clare Boothe Luce passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].
• Clare Boothe Luce was born on March 10, 1903^[3].
• Clare Boothe Luce was born on April 10, 1903^[12].
• Clare Boothe Luce died on October 9, 1987^[5].
• Burial took place at Luce Family Cemetery^[13].
• Clare Boothe Luce's father was William Franklin Boothe^[14].
• Clare Boothe Luce's mother was Anna Snyder^[15].
• Among Clare Boothe Luce's spouses was George Tuttle Brokaw^[16].
• Among Clare Boothe Luce's spouses was Henry Luce^[17].
• A child of Clare Boothe Luce was Ann Clare Brokaw^[18].
• Clare Boothe Luce held citizenship in United States^[19].
• English was Clare Boothe Luce's native language^[20].
• Clare Boothe Luce worked as a politician^[6].
• Clare Boothe Luce's professions included diplomat^[7].
• Clare Boothe Luce's professions included journalist^[8].
• Clare Boothe Luce worked as a playwright^[9].
• Clare Boothe Luce's professions included writer^[10].
• Clare Boothe Luce's professions included screenwriter^[21].
• Clare Boothe Luce held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives^[22].
• Clare Boothe Luce held the position of ambassador^[23].
• Clare Boothe Luce's education included a stint at Ward–Belmont College^[24].
• Clare Boothe Luce received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[25].
• Clare Boothe Luce received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[26].
• Clare Boothe Luce received the Horatio Alger Award^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], Clare Boothe Luce… Recorded date of birth include March 10, 1903^[3] and April 10, 1903^[12]. Her father was William Franklin Boothe^[14]. Her mother was Anna Snyder^[15]. English was her native language^[20].

Education

Clare Boothe Luce was educated at Ward–Belmont College^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], diplomat^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], writer^[10], and screenwriter^[21]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives^[22], a member of parliament^[28], in United States^[29] and ambassador^[23], a diplomatic rank^[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[25], an award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1963^[33]; Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[26], a hall of fame^[34], in United States^[35]; Horatio Alger Award^[27], an award^[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[37], a grade of an order^[38], in Italy^[39]; and Laetare Medal^[40], a religion-related award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1883^[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include George Tuttle Brokaw^[16], a lawyer^[44], 1879–1935^[45], of United States^[46] and Henry Luce^[17], a journalist^[47], 1898–1967^[48], of United States^[49]. A child of Clare Boothe Luce was Ann Clare Brokaw^[18]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[50]. She was affiliated with the Republican Party^[51].

Death and Burial

Clare Boothe Luce died on October 9, 1987^[5]. She passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer^[52]. Burial took place at Luce Family Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clare Boothe Luce include Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM^[53], an award^[54].

Why It Matters

Clare Boothe Luce ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,446 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).^[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Entities named for her include Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM^[53], an award^[54].

FAQs

Where was Clare Boothe Luce born?

Clare Boothe Luce's place of birth was New York City^[2].

Where did Clare Boothe Luce die?

Clare Boothe Luce passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].

Who were Clare Boothe Luce's parents?

Clare Boothe Luce's father was William Franklin Boothe^[14]. Clare Boothe Luce's mother was Anna Snyder^[15].

Who was Clare Boothe Luce married to?

Clare Boothe Luce's spouses include George Tuttle Brokaw^[16] and Henry Luce^[17].

What did Clare Boothe Luce do for work?

Clare Boothe Luce worked as politician^[6], diplomat^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did Clare Boothe Luce go to school?

Clare Boothe Luce was educated at Ward–Belmont College^[24].

What awards did Clare Boothe Luce receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[25], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame^[26], Horatio Alger Award^[27], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[37].