Dorothy Kenyon

American politician (1888–1972)
Person human Q5298486
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Dorothy Kenyon

Summary

Dorothy Kenyon is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on February 17, 1888[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on February 12, 1972[5]. She worked as a lawyer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Dorothy Kenyon's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Dorothy Kenyon passed away in New York City[4].
  • Dorothy Kenyon was born on February 17, 1888[3].
  • Dorothy Kenyon died on February 12, 1972[5].
  • Dorothy Kenyon is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[8].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's father was William Houston Kenyon[9].
  • Dorothy Kenyon held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Dorothy Kenyon worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's education included a stint at Smith College[11].
  • Dorothy Kenyon is recorded as female[12].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[14].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's family name is recorded as Kenyon[15].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's given name is recorded as Dorothy[16].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's sibling is recorded as William Houston Kenyon Jr.[19].
  • Dorothy Kenyon's sibling is recorded as Theodore Stanwood Kenyon[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Dorothy Kenyon… she was born on February 17, 1888[3]. Her father was William Houston Kenyon[9].

Education

Dorothy Kenyon was educated at Smith College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Dorothy Kenyon worked as a lawyer[6].

Death and Burial

Dorothy Kenyon died on February 12, 1972[5]. She died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[14]. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Dorothy Kenyon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

She has been cited as an influence by Ruth Bader Ginsburg[22], a judge[23], 1933–2020[24], of United States[25], awarded the Brandeis Medal[26], specialised in law[27].

FAQs

Where was Dorothy Kenyon born?

Dorothy Kenyon was born in New York City[2].

Where did Dorothy Kenyon die?

Dorothy Kenyon passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Dorothy Kenyon's parents?

Dorothy Kenyon's father was William Houston Kenyon[9].

What did Dorothy Kenyon do for work?

Dorothy Kenyon worked as lawyer[6].

Where did Dorothy Kenyon go to school?

Dorothy Kenyon was educated at Smith College[11].

Who did Dorothy Kenyon influence?

Dorothy Kenyon has been cited as an influence by Ruth Bader Ginsburg[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Dorothy
    Family name Kenyon
    Sibling William Houston Kenyon Jr., Theodore Stanwood Kenyon
    Country of citizenship United States
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