Eugene V. Debs
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Summary
Eugene V. Debs was born on November 5, 1855[1], in Terre Haute[2]. He died on October 20, 1926[3], in Elmhurst[4]. He worked as a politician[5], trade unionist[6], peace activist[7], political activist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,324 views/month, #6,007 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Highland Lawn Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: socialist[13], author[14], union member[15]
- Position held: member of the Indiana House of Representatives[16], municipal clerk[17]
- Award received: Labor Hall of Honor[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Socialist Party of America[20], Democratic Party[21], Social Democracy of America[22], Social Democratic Party of America[23]
- Movement: labor movement in the United States[24]
- Commons category: Eugene V. Debs[25]
- Cause of death: heart failure[26]
- Family name: Debs[27]
- Given name: Eugene[28], Victor[29]
- Significant event: Debs v. United States[30]
- Official website: https://debs.institute/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eugene V. Debs[32]
- Commons gallery: Eugene V. Debs[33]
- Work location: Indianapolis[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of the American Left[36], Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[37], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[38]
- Convicted of: sedition[39], contempt of court[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Nickname: Convict Number 9653[43]
- Commons Creator page: Eugene V. Debs[44]
- Name in native language: Eugene V. Debs[45]
Why It Matters
Eugene V. Debs has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Eugene V. Debs born?
Eugene V. Debs was born in Terre Haute[2].
Where did Eugene V. Debs die?
Eugene V. Debs passed away in Elmhurst[4].
What did Eugene V. Debs do for work?
Eugene V. Debs worked as a politician[5], trade unionist[6], peace activist[7], political activist[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Eugene V. Debs receive?
Honors received include Labor Hall of Honor[18].