Daniel Akaka

American politician (1924-2018)
Person human Q359366
Daniel Akaka
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Daniel Akaka

Summary

Daniel Akaka is a human[1]. Born in Honolulu[2], he… he was born on September 11, 1924[3]. He died in Honolulu[4]. He died on April 6, 2018[5]. He worked as a politician[6], teacher[7], and head teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (913 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Akaka's place of birth was Honolulu[2].
  • Daniel Akaka died in Honolulu[4].
  • Daniel Akaka was born on September 11, 1924[3].
  • Daniel Akaka died on April 6, 2018[5].
  • Burial took place at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific[10].
  • Daniel Akaka held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Daniel Akaka's professions included politician[6].
  • Daniel Akaka worked as a teacher[7].
  • Daniel Akaka worked as a head teacher[8].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of director[13].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Daniel Akaka held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Among Daniel Akaka's employers was George Ariyoshi[18].
  • Daniel Akaka was educated at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa[19].
  • Daniel Akaka was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System[20].
  • Daniel Akaka's education included a stint at Kamehameha Schools[21].
  • Daniel Akaka received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Heart[22].
  • Daniel Akaka's religion is recorded as United Church of Christ[23].
  • Daniel Akaka is recorded as male[24].
  • Daniel Akaka's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Daniel Akaka was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • Daniel Akaka's military branch is recorded as army[27].

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Origins and Family

Daniel Akaka's place of birth was Honolulu[2]. He was born on September 11, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa[19], University of Hawaiʻi System[20], and Kamehameha Schools[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], teacher[7], and head teacher[8]. Among Daniel Akaka's employers was George Ariyoshi[18]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; director[13], a profession[30]; and United States senator[14], a position[31], in United States[32].

Recognition

Daniel Akaka received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Heart[22].

Personal Life

Daniel Akaka's religion is recorded as United Church of Christ[23]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

Daniel Akaka died on April 6, 2018[5]. He died in Honolulu[4]. The cause of death was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[33]. Burial took place at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific[10].

Why It Matters

Daniel Akaka ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (913 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Akaka born?

Daniel Akaka's place of birth was Honolulu[2].

Where did Daniel Akaka die?

Daniel Akaka passed away in Honolulu[4].

What did Daniel Akaka do for work?

Daniel Akaka worked as politician[6], teacher[7], and head teacher[8].

Where did Daniel Akaka go to school?

Daniel Akaka was educated at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa[19], University of Hawaiʻi System[20], and Kamehameha Schools[21].

What awards did Daniel Akaka receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Heart[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Hawaii News Now. Retrieved . hawaiinewsnow.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [33] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Prabook. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . hawaiinewsnow.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Daniel
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    Country of citizenship United States
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