Edith Windsor

American LGBT rights activist and a technology manager at IBM
Person human Q15516012
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Edith Windsor

Summary

Edith Windsor is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on +1929-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Manhattan[4]. She died on +2017-09-12T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a programmer[6], activist[7], and computer scientist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Edith Windsor…
  • Edith Windsor died in Manhattan[4].
  • Edith Windsor was born on +1929-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edith Windsor died on +2017-09-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edith Windsor was married to Thea C. Spyer[10].
  • Edith Windsor held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edith Windsor worked as a programmer[6].
  • Edith Windsor's professions included activist[7].
  • Edith Windsor's professions included computer scientist[8].
  • Among Edith Windsor's employers was IBM[12].
  • Edith Windsor's education included a stint at New York University[13].
  • Edith Windsor's education included a stint at Temple University[14].
  • Edith Windsor's education included a stint at Harvard University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Edith Windsor is United States v. Windsor[16].
  • Edith Windsor received the VH1 Trailblazer Honors[17].
  • Edith Windsor's image is recorded as Edie Windsor DC Pride 2017.jpg[18].
  • Edith Windsor is recorded as female[19].
  • Edith Windsor's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edith Windsor's sexual orientation is recorded as lesbianism[21].
  • Edith Windsor's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 171712837[22].
  • Edith Windsor's GND ID is recorded as 1205019197[23].
  • Edith Windsor's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2011097762[24].
  • Edith Windsor's Commons category is recorded as Edith Windsor[25].
  • Edith Windsor's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 183304068[26].
  • Edith Windsor's family name is recorded as Windsor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Edith Windsor… she was born on +1929-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at New York University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Temple University[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34]; and Harvard University[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include programmer[6], activist[7], and computer scientist[8]. Among Edith Windsor's employers was IBM[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edith Windsor is United States v. Windsor[16].

Recognition

Edith Windsor received the VH1 Trailblazer Honors[17].

Personal Life

Edith Windsor was married to Thea C. Spyer[10].

Death and Burial

Edith Windsor died on +2017-09-12T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

Edith Windsor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Edith Windsor born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Edith Windsor…

Where did Edith Windsor die?

Edith Windsor died in Manhattan[4].

Who was Edith Windsor married to?

Edith Windsor's spouses include Thea C. Spyer[10].

What did Edith Windsor do for work?

Edith Windsor worked as programmer[6], activist[7], and computer scientist[8].

Where did Edith Windsor go to school?

Edith Windsor was educated at New York University[13], Temple University[14], and Harvard University[15].

What awards did Edith Windsor receive?

Honors received include VH1 Trailblazer Honors[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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