Francis Biddle

United States federal judge (1886-1968)
Person human Q706147
Francis Biddle
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Francis Biddle

Summary

Francis Biddle is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1886-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hyannis[4]. He died on +1968-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], screenwriter[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,512 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Francis Biddle was born in Paris[2].
  • Francis Biddle passed away in Hyannis[4].
  • Francis Biddle was born on +1886-05-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Biddle was born on +1886-05-09T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Francis Biddle died on +1968-10-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Francis Biddle is buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia[12].
  • Francis Biddle is buried at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery[13].
  • Francis Biddle's father was Algernon Sydney Biddle[14].
  • Francis Biddle's mother was Frances Brown Biddle[15].
  • Among Francis Biddle's spouses was Katherine Garrison Chapin[16].
  • Francis Biddle held citizenship in France[17].
  • Francis Biddle held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Francis Biddle's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Francis Biddle's professions included judge[7].
  • Francis Biddle's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Francis Biddle worked as a politician[9].
  • Francis Biddle held the position of United States Attorney General[19].
  • Francis Biddle held the position of Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit[20].
  • Francis Biddle held the position of Solicitor General of the United States[21].
  • Francis Biddle was educated at Harvard Law School[22].
  • Francis Biddle received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Francis Biddle was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Francis Biddle's image is recorded as Francis Biddle cph.3b27524.jpg[25].
  • Francis Biddle is recorded as male[26].
  • Francis Biddle's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Francis Biddle… Recorded date of birth include +1886-05-19T00:00:00Z[3] and +1886-05-09T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was Algernon Sydney Biddle[14]. His mother was Frances Brown Biddle[15].

Education

Francis Biddle's education included a stint at Harvard Law School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], screenwriter[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include United States Attorney General[19], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit[20]; and Solicitor General of the United States[21], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1870[33].

Recognition

Francis Biddle received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].

Personal Life

Among Francis Biddle's spouses was Katherine Garrison Chapin[16]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[34].

Death and Burial

Francis Biddle died on +1968-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Hyannis[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[35]. Recorded place of burial include Christ Church, Philadelphia[12] and Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Francis Biddle ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,512 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Francis Biddle born?

Francis Biddle was born in Paris[2].

Where did Francis Biddle die?

Francis Biddle died in Hyannis[4].

Who were Francis Biddle's parents?

Francis Biddle's father was Algernon Sydney Biddle[14]. Francis Biddle's mother was Frances Brown Biddle[15].

Who was Francis Biddle married to?

Francis Biddle's spouses include Katherine Garrison Chapin[16].

What did Francis Biddle do for work?

Francis Biddle worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], screenwriter[8], and politician[9].

Where did Francis Biddle go to school?

Francis Biddle was educated at Harvard Law School[22].

What awards did Francis Biddle receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [34] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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