Dick Durbin

United States Senator from Illinois
Person human Q434804
Dick Durbin
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Summary

Dick Durbin was born on November 21, 1944[1], in East St. Louis[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,623 views/month, #6,321 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[6]
  • Position held: intern[7], United States senator[8]
  • Educated at: Walsh School of Foreign Service[9]
  • Award received: Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[10], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[11], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[12], Mkhitar Gosh Medal[13], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15], Roman Catholic[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Party[18]
  • Commons category: Dick Durbin[19]
  • Family name: Durbin[20]
  • Given name: Richard[21], Joseph[22], Dick[23]
  • Official website: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/[24], https://www.durbinforsenate.com/[25]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Dick Durbin[26]
  • Commons gallery: Dick Durbin[27]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[28]
  • Phone number: +1-202-224-2152[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Commons Creator page: Dick Durbin[31]
  • Name in native language: Richard Durbin[32]
  • Candidacy in election: 2002 United States Senate election in Illinois[33]
  • Writing language: English[34]
  • Social media followers: 685,603[35], 658,106[36], 6040[37], 6800[38]

Why It Matters

Dick Durbin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Dick Durbin born?

Dick Durbin was born in East St. Louis[2].

What did Dick Durbin do for work?

Dick Durbin worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4].

Where did Dick Durbin go to school?

Dick Durbin was educated at Walsh School of Foreign Service[9].

What awards did Dick Durbin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[10], Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[11], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[12], and Mkhitar Gosh Medal[13].

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → dick-durbin
    Award received → Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class, Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators, Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class +2
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  2. 20w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Richard, Joseph, Dick
    Instance of → human
    Religion or worldview → Catholic Church, Roman Catholic
    Sex or gender → male
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