Ernest Gruening

American politician (1887-1974)
Person human Q878956
Ernest Gruening
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Ernest Gruening

Summary

Ernest Gruening is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1887[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 26, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (545 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Ernest Gruening…
  • Ernest Gruening passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Ernest Gruening was born on February 6, 1887[3].
  • Ernest Gruening died on June 26, 1974[5].
  • Ernest Gruening was married to Dorothy Smith Gruening[10].
  • A child of Ernest Gruening was Hunt Gruening[11].
  • Ernest Gruening held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ernest Gruening worked as a politician[6].
  • Ernest Gruening's professions included journalist[7].
  • Ernest Gruening worked as an editor[8].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of Governor of the Territory of Alaska[13].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Ernest Gruening held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Ernest Gruening's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[19].
  • Ernest Gruening's education included a stint at Harvard University[20].
  • Ernest Gruening's education included a stint at Hotchkiss School[21].
  • Ernest Gruening's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
  • Ernest Gruening is recorded as male[23].
  • Ernest Gruening's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ernest Gruening was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Ernest Gruening's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Gruening[26].
  • Ernest Gruening's residence is recorded as Ernest Gruening Cabin[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Gruening's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on February 6, 1887[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[19], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1782[30]; Harvard University[20], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Hotchkiss School[21], a boarding school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1891[37], headquartered in Lakeville[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8]. Positions held include Governor of the Territory of Alaska[13] and United States senator[14], a position[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Ernest Gruening was married to Dorothy Smith Gruening[10]. A child of him was Hunt Gruening[11]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[22]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Ernest Gruening died on June 26, 1974[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernest Gruening include Gruening Glacier[41], a glacier[42].

Why It Matters

Ernest Gruening ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (545 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Gruening Glacier[41], a glacier[42].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Gruening born?

Ernest Gruening was born in New York City[2].

Where did Ernest Gruening die?

Ernest Gruening died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Ernest Gruening married to?

Ernest Gruening's spouses include Dorothy Smith Gruening[10].

What did Ernest Gruening do for work?

Ernest Gruening worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8].

Where did Ernest Gruening go to school?

Ernest Gruening was educated at Harvard Medical School[19], Harvard University[20], and Hotchkiss School[21].

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  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, journalist, editor
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
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