Frank Polk

United States lawyer and diplomat (1871-1943)
Person human Q1814120
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Frank Polk

Summary

Frank Polk is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on September 13, 1871[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on February 7, 1943[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Frank Polk was born in New York City[2].
  • Frank Polk died in New York City[4].
  • Frank Polk was born on September 13, 1871[3].
  • Frank Polk died on February 7, 1943[5].
  • Frank Polk is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].
  • Frank Polk's father was William Mecklenburg Polk[10].
  • Frank Polk's mother was Ida Ashe Polk[11].
  • A child of Frank Polk was John Metcalfe Polk[12].
  • A child of Frank Polk was Elizabeth Sturgis Polk[13].
  • A child of Frank Polk was Alice Polk[14].
  • A child of Frank Polk was Frank Lyon Polk[15].
  • Frank Polk held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Frank Polk's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Frank Polk worked as a politician[7].
  • Frank Polk held the position of Under Secretary of State[17].
  • Frank Polk held the position of United States Secretary of State[18].
  • Among Frank Polk's employers was New York Public Library[19].
  • Frank Polk was educated at Yale College[20].
  • Frank Polk's education included a stint at Columbia Law School[21].
  • Frank Polk is recorded as male[22].
  • Frank Polk's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frank Polk was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Frank Polk's Commons category is recorded as Frank Polk[25].
  • Frank Polk's family name is recorded as Polk[26].
  • Frank Polk's given name is recorded as Frank[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Polk was born in New York City[2]. He was born on September 13, 1871[3]. His father was William Mecklenburg Polk[10]. His mother was Ida Ashe Polk[11].

Education

Educated at Yale College[20], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30] and Columbia Law School[21], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in New York City[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Frank Polk was employed by New York Public Library[19]. Positions held include Under Secretary of State[17], a position[35], in United States[36] and United States Secretary of State[18], a public office[37], in United States[38], founded in 1789[39].

Personal Life

Children include John Metcalfe Polk[12], 1908–1948[40]; Elizabeth Sturgis Polk[13], 1910–1990[41]; Alice Polk[14], 1917–2009[42], of United States[43]; and Frank Lyon Polk[15]. Frank Polk was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Frank Polk died on February 7, 1943[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Frank Polk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Frank Polk born?

Born in New York City[2], Frank Polk…

Where did Frank Polk die?

Frank Polk passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Frank Polk's parents?

Frank Polk's father was William Mecklenburg Polk[10]. Frank Polk's mother was Ida Ashe Polk[11].

What did Frank Polk do for work?

Frank Polk worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Frank Polk go to school?

Frank Polk was educated at Yale College[20] and Columbia Law School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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  2. 26d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Child John Metcalfe Polk, Elizabeth Sturgis Polk, Alice Polk +1
    Member of political party Democratic Party
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