George Ball
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Summary
George Ball was born on December 21, 1909[1], in Des Moines[2]. He died on May 26, 1994[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], jurist[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (755 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Princeton Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: United States Ambassador to the United Nations[11], United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment[12], ambassador[13]
- Educated at: Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[14], Evanston Township High School[15]
- Award received: Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[18]
- Commons category: George Ball[19]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[20]
- Family name: Ball[21]
- Given name: George[22], Wildman[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[25]
- P14375: BallGeorgeW[26]
Why It Matters
George Ball has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was George Ball born?
George Ball was born in Des Moines[2].
Where did George Ball die?
George Ball passed away in New York City[4].
What did George Ball do for work?
George Ball worked as a diplomat[5], jurist[6], and politician[7].
Where did George Ball go to school?
George Ball was educated at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[14] and Evanston Township High School[15].
What awards did George Ball receive?
Honors received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[16].