Fred M. Vinson

chief justice of the United States from 1946 to 1953
Person human Q460151
Fred M. Vinson
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Fred M. Vinson

Summary

Fred M. Vinson is a human[1]. Born in Lawrence County[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1890[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on September 8, 1953[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (498 views/month, #6,879 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fred M. Vinson's place of birth was Lawrence County[2].
  • Fred M. Vinson passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Fred M. Vinson was born on January 22, 1890[3].
  • Fred M. Vinson died on September 8, 1953[5].
  • Fred M. Vinson is buried at Louisa[10].
  • Fred M. Vinson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Fred M. Vinson's professions included politician[6].
  • Fred M. Vinson's professions included judge[7].
  • Fred M. Vinson worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Fred M. Vinson held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Fred M. Vinson held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[13].
  • Fred M. Vinson held the position of Chief Justice of the United States[14].
  • Fred M. Vinson held the position of Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit[15].
  • Among Fred M. Vinson's employers was United States Department of the Treasury[16].
  • Fred M. Vinson's education included a stint at Centre College[17].
  • Fred M. Vinson received the Q110813485[18].
  • Fred M. Vinson received the Medal for Merit[19].
  • Fred M. Vinson's religion is recorded as Methodism[20].
  • Fred M. Vinson is recorded as male[21].
  • Fred M. Vinson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Fred M. Vinson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Fred M. Vinson's Commons category is recorded as Fred M. Vinson[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Fred M. Vinson was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Fred M. Vinson's family name is recorded as Vinson[27].

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Origins and Family

Fred M. Vinson was born in Lawrence County[2]. He was born on January 22, 1890[3].

Education

Fred M. Vinson's education included a stint at Centre College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Fred M. Vinson was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[16]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; United States Secretary of the Treasury[13], a position[30], in United States[31], founded in 1789[32]; Chief Justice of the United States[14], a public office[33], in United States[34], founded in 1789[35]; and Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Q110813485[18] and Medal for Merit[19], a civil decoration[36], in United States[37], founded in 1942[38].

Personal Life

Fred M. Vinson's religion is recorded as Methodism[20]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Fred M. Vinson died on September 8, 1953[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. He is buried at Louisa[10].

Why It Matters

Fred M. Vinson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (498 views/month, #6,879 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Fred M. Vinson born?

Born in Lawrence County[2], Fred M. Vinson…

Where did Fred M. Vinson die?

Fred M. Vinson died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Fred M. Vinson do for work?

Fred M. Vinson worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Fred M. Vinson go to school?

Fred M. Vinson was educated at Centre College[17].

What awards did Fred M. Vinson receive?

Honors received include Q110813485[18] and Medal for Merit[19].

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  18. [18] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Centre College
    Place of burial Louisa
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
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