Edward Brooke

American politician from Massachusetts (1919–2015)
Person human Q3276635
Edward Brooke
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Edward Brooke

Summary

Edward Brooke is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1919[3]. He died in Coral Gables[4]. He died on January 3, 2015[5]. He worked as a Massachusetts Attorney General[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Brooke's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Edward Brooke passed away in Coral Gables[4].
  • Edward Brooke was born on October 26, 1919[3].
  • Edward Brooke died on January 3, 2015[5].
  • Edward Brooke is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Brooke held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Brooke's professions included Massachusetts Attorney General[6].
  • Edward Brooke's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Brooke's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of Massachusetts Attorney General[12].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Edward Brooke held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Edward Brooke's education included a stint at Howard University[18].
  • Edward Brooke's education included a stint at Boston University School of Law[19].
  • Edward Brooke was educated at Dunbar High School[20].
  • Edward Brooke's education included a stint at Boston University[21].
  • Edward Brooke received the Bronze Star Medal[22].
  • Edward Brooke received the Spingarn Medal[23].
  • Edward Brooke received the Congressional Gold Medal[24].
  • Edward Brooke received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[25].
  • Edward Brooke received the World War II Victory Medal[26].
  • Edward Brooke received the American Campaign Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Brooke was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on October 26, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at Howard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; Boston University School of Law[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1872[34]; Dunbar High School[20], a public school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1870[37]; and Boston University[21], a research university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1869[40], headquartered in Boston[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Massachusetts Attorney General[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Massachusetts Attorney General[12], a position[42], founded in 1702[43] and United States senator[13], a position[44], in United States[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[22], a courage award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1944[48]; Spingarn Medal[23], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1914[51]; Congressional Gold Medal[24], a medallion[52], in United States[53], founded in 1776[54]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[25], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1963[57]; World War II Victory Medal[26], an United States service medals of the world wars[58], in United States[59], founded in 1945[60]; and American Campaign Medal[27].

Personal Life

Edward Brooke's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[61]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[62].

Death and Burial

Edward Brooke died on January 3, 2015[5]. He died in Coral Gables[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Brooke ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Edward Brooke born?

Edward Brooke's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Edward Brooke die?

Edward Brooke died in Coral Gables[4].

What did Edward Brooke do for work?

Edward Brooke worked as Massachusetts Attorney General[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Edward Brooke go to school?

Edward Brooke was educated at Howard University[18], Boston University School of Law[19], Dunbar High School[20], and Boston University[21].

What awards did Edward Brooke receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[22], Spingarn Medal[23], Congressional Gold Medal[24], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[25].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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