Gaylord Nelson

American politician (1916–2005)
Person human Q886966
Gaylord Nelson
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Gaylord Nelson

Summary

Gaylord Nelson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Clear Lake[2]. He was born on June 4, 1916[3]. He died in Kensington[4]. He died on July 3, 2005[5]. He worked as a politician[6], environmentalist[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gaylord Nelson was born in Clear Lake[2].
  • Gaylord Nelson passed away in Kensington[4].
  • Gaylord Nelson was born on June 4, 1916[3].
  • Gaylord Nelson died on July 3, 2005[5].
  • Gaylord Nelson is buried at Clear Lake Cemetery[10].
  • Gaylord Nelson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Gaylord Nelson worked as a politician[6].
  • Gaylord Nelson's professions included environmentalist[7].
  • Gaylord Nelson's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of member of the State Senate of Wisconsin[12].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of Governor of Wisconsin[13].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Gaylord Nelson held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Gaylord Nelson was educated at San Jose State University[18].
  • Gaylord Nelson was educated at University of Wisconsin Law School[19].
  • Gaylord Nelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[20].
  • Gaylord Nelson received the Ansel Adams Award[21].
  • Gaylord Nelson received the Sierra Club John Muir Award[22].
  • Gaylord Nelson is recorded as male[23].
  • Gaylord Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gaylord Nelson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Gaylord Nelson's Commons category is recorded as Gaylord Nelson[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaylord Nelson's place of birth was Clear Lake[2]. He was born on June 4, 1916[3].

Education

Educated at San Jose State University[18], a state university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in San Jose[31] and University of Wisconsin Law School[19], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], environmentalist[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Wisconsin[12]; Governor of Wisconsin[13], a governor[35], in United States[36], founded in 1848[37]; and United States senator[14], a position[38], in United States[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1963[42]; Ansel Adams Award[21], an environmental award[43], founded in 2009[44]; and Sierra Club John Muir Award[22], an environmental award[45].

Personal Life

Gaylord Nelson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Gaylord Nelson died on July 3, 2005[5]. He passed away in Kensington[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. Burial took place at Clear Lake Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gaylord Nelson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Gaylord Nelson born?

Gaylord Nelson's place of birth was Clear Lake[2].

Where did Gaylord Nelson die?

Gaylord Nelson passed away in Kensington[4].

What did Gaylord Nelson do for work?

Gaylord Nelson worked as politician[6], environmentalist[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Gaylord Nelson go to school?

Gaylord Nelson was educated at San Jose State University[18] and University of Wisconsin Law School[19].

What awards did Gaylord Nelson receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], Ansel Adams Award[21], and Sierra Club John Muir Award[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  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] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . crsreports.congress.gov. crsreports.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, environmentalist, lawyer
    Sex or gender male
    Award received Presidential Medal of Freedom, Ansel Adams Award, Sierra Club John Muir Award
    Educated at San Jose State University, University of Wisconsin Law School
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