Edward Douglass White Jr.

chief justice of the United States from 1910 to 1921
Person human Q706463
Edward Douglass White Jr.
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Edward Douglass White Jr.

Summary

Edward Douglass White Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Lafourche Parish[2], Edward Douglass White Jr.… Edward Douglass White Jr. was born on November 3, 1845[3]. Edward Douglass White Jr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Edward Douglass White Jr. died on May 19, 1921[5]. Edward Douglass White Jr. worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Edward Douglass White Jr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s place of birth was Lafourche Parish[2].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. was born on November 3, 1845[3].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. died on May 19, 1921[5].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s father was Edward Douglass White[11].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s mother was Catherine Sidney Lee White[12].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s professions included judge[8].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held the position of member of the State Senate of Louisiana[14].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held the position of Chief Justice of the United States[15].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[16].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. was educated at Mount St. Mary's University[19].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s education included a stint at Georgetown University[20].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. was educated at Tulane University[21].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. was educated at Tulane University Law School[22].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. received the Laetare Medal[23].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Douglass White Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Douglass White Jr. was born in Lafourche Parish[2]. Edward Douglass White Jr. was born on November 3, 1845[3]. Edward Douglass White Jr.'s father was Edward Douglass White[11]. His mother was Catherine Sidney Lee White[12].

Education

Educated at Mount St. Mary's University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1808[30]; Georgetown University[20], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[34]; Tulane University[21], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1834[37], headquartered in New Orleans[38]; and Tulane University Law School[22], a law school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1847[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Louisiana[14]; Chief Justice of the United States[15], a public office[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44]; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[16], a public office[45], in United States[46]; and United States senator[17], a position[47], in United States[48].

Recognition

Edward Douglass White Jr. received the Laetare Medal[23].

Personal Life

Edward Douglass White Jr.'s religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. Edward Douglass White Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Death and Burial

Edward Douglass White Jr. died on May 19, 1921[5]. Edward Douglass White Jr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[49]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Douglass White Jr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).[9] Edward Douglass White Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] Edward Douglass White Jr. is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Edward Douglass White Jr. born?

Born in Lafourche Parish[2], Edward Douglass White Jr.…

Where did Edward Douglass White Jr. die?

Edward Douglass White Jr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Edward Douglass White Jr.'s parents?

Edward Douglass White Jr.'s father was Edward Douglass White[11]. Edward Douglass White Jr.'s mother was Catherine Sidney Lee White[12].

What did Edward Douglass White Jr. do for work?

Edward Douglass White Jr. worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Edward Douglass White Jr. go to school?

Edward Douglass White Jr. was educated at Mount St. Mary's University[19], Georgetown University[20], Tulane University[21], and Tulane University Law School[22].

What awards did Edward Douglass White Jr. receive?

Honors received include Laetare Medal[23].

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  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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