Clarence Darrow

American lawyer and politician (1857–1938)
Person human Q449791
Clarence Darrow
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Clarence Darrow

Summary

Clarence Darrow is a human[1]. Born in Kinsman Township[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1857[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on March 13, 1938[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,707 views/month, #6,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Clarence Darrow was born in Kinsman Township[2].
  • Clarence Darrow died in Chicago[4].
  • Clarence Darrow was born on April 18, 1857[3].
  • Clarence Darrow died on March 13, 1938[5].
  • Clarence Darrow's mother was Emily Eddy[11].
  • Clarence Darrow held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Clarence Darrow's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a writer[7].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a jurist[8].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a politician[9].
  • Clarence Darrow held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[13].
  • Clarence Darrow's education included a stint at Allegheny College[14].
  • Clarence Darrow's education included a stint at University of Michigan Law School[15].
  • Clarence Darrow was educated at University of Michigan[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Clarence Darrow is The plea of Clarence Darrow[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Clarence Darrow is War Prisoners[18].
  • Clarence Darrow is recorded as male[19].
  • Clarence Darrow's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Clarence Darrow was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Clarence Darrow's Commons category is recorded as Clarence Darrow[22].
  • Clarence Darrow's family name is recorded as Darrow[23].
  • Clarence Darrow's given name is recorded as Clarence[24].
  • Clarence Darrow's given name is recorded as Seward[25].
  • Clarence Darrow's work location is recorded as United States[26].
  • Clarence Darrow's relative is recorded as Q68208509[27].

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Origins and Family

Clarence Darrow's place of birth was Kinsman Township[2]. He was born on April 18, 1857[3]. His mother was Emily Eddy[11].

Education

Educated at Allegheny College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1815[30]; University of Michigan Law School[15], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1859[33]; and University of Michigan[16], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1817[36], headquartered in Ann Arbor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. Clarence Darrow held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The plea of Clarence Darrow[17], a pamphlet[38] and War Prisoners[18], an oration[39].

Personal Life

Clarence Darrow was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Clarence Darrow died on March 13, 1938[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4].

Why It Matters

Clarence Darrow ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,707 views/month, #6,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Clarence Darrow born?

Born in Kinsman Township[2], Clarence Darrow…

Where did Clarence Darrow die?

Clarence Darrow passed away in Chicago[4].

Who were Clarence Darrow's parents?

Clarence Darrow's mother was Emily Eddy[11].

What did Clarence Darrow do for work?

Clarence Darrow worked as lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9].

Where did Clarence Darrow go to school?

Clarence Darrow was educated at Allegheny College[14], University of Michigan Law School[15], and University of Michigan[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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