Elizabeth Edwards

deceased wife of John Edwards (1949–2010)
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Elizabeth Edwards

Summary

Elizabeth Edwards is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Jacksonville[2]. She was born on July 3, 1949[3]. She died in Chapel Hill[4]. She died on December 7, 2010[5]. She worked as an attorney at law[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,633 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Edwards's place of birth was Jacksonville[2].
  • Elizabeth Edwards passed away in Chapel Hill[4].
  • Elizabeth Edwards was born on July 3, 1949[3].
  • Elizabeth Edwards died on December 7, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[11].
  • Among Elizabeth Edwards's spouses was John Edwards[12].
  • A child of Elizabeth Edwards was Cate Edwards[13].
  • A child of Elizabeth Edwards was Emma Claire Edwards[14].
  • A child of Elizabeth Edwards was Jack Edwards[15].
  • A child of Elizabeth Edwards was Wade Edwards[16].
  • Elizabeth Edwards held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's professions included attorney at law[6].
  • Elizabeth Edwards worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's professions included teacher[8].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's professions included writer[9].
  • Elizabeth Edwards was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[18].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's education included a stint at University of Mary Washington[20].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's religion is recorded as United Methodist Church[21].
  • Elizabeth Edwards is recorded as female[22].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Elizabeth Edwards was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Edwards[25].
  • The cause of death was breast cancer[26].
  • Elizabeth Edwards's family name is recorded as Edwards[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Edwards's place of birth was Jacksonville[2]. She was born on July 3, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and University of Mary Washington[20], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1908[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include attorney at law[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], and writer[9]. Elizabeth Edwards was employed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[18].

Personal Life

Among Elizabeth Edwards's spouses was John Edwards[12]. Children include Cate Edwards[13], a lawyer[34], b. 1982[35], of United States[36]; Emma Claire Edwards[14], b. 1998[37]; Jack Edwards[15], b. 2000[38]; and Wade Edwards[16], 1979–1996[39], of United States[40]. Her religion is recorded as United Methodist Church[21]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Edwards died on December 7, 2010[5]. She died in Chapel Hill[4]. The cause of death was breast cancer[26]. Burial took place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Edwards ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,633 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Edwards born?

Born in Jacksonville[2], Elizabeth Edwards…

Where did Elizabeth Edwards die?

Elizabeth Edwards died in Chapel Hill[4].

Who was Elizabeth Edwards married to?

Elizabeth Edwards's spouses include John Edwards[12].

What did Elizabeth Edwards do for work?

Elizabeth Edwards worked as attorney at law[6], lawyer[7], teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Elizabeth Edwards go to school?

Elizabeth Edwards was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[19] and University of Mary Washington[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wral.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation attorney at law, lawyer, teacher +1
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Mary Washington
    Place of death Chapel Hill
    Cause of death breast cancer
    Prabook id 1669946
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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