Ed Schafer

29th United States Secretary of Agriculture
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Ed Schafer

Summary

Ed Schafer is a human[1]. Born in Bismarck[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1946[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ed Schafer's place of birth was Bismarck[2].
  • Ed Schafer was born on August 8, 1946[3].
  • Ed Schafer's father was Harold Schafer[7].
  • Ed Schafer held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Ed Schafer's professions included politician[4].
  • Ed Schafer's professions included businessperson[5].
  • Ed Schafer was educated at University of North Dakota[9].
  • Ed Schafer's education included a stint at University of Denver[10].
  • Ed Schafer's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[11].
  • Ed Schafer is recorded as male[12].
  • Ed Schafer's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ed Schafer was affiliated with the Republican Party[14].
  • Ed Schafer's Commons category is recorded as Ed Schafer[15].
  • Ed Schafer's family name is recorded as Schafer[16].
  • Ed Schafer's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Ed Schafer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Ed Schafer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edward Thomas Schafer'}[19].
  • Ed Schafer's different from is recorded as Edward Schafer[20].
  • Ed Schafer's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/edward-thomas-schafer/[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Schafer was born in Bismarck[2]. He was born on August 8, 1946[3]. His father was Harold Schafer[7].

Education

Educated at University of North Dakota[9], a public university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1883[24] and University of Denver[10], a research university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1864[27], headquartered in Denver[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Personal Life

Ed Schafer's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[11]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[14].

Why It Matters

Ed Schafer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Ed Schafer born?

Ed Schafer was born in Bismarck[2].

Who were Ed Schafer's parents?

Ed Schafer's father was Harold Schafer[7].

What did Ed Schafer do for work?

Ed Schafer worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Where did Ed Schafer go to school?

Ed Schafer was educated at University of North Dakota[9] and University of Denver[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . bismarcktribune.com. bismarcktribune.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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