George Foreman

American professional boxer (1949–2025)
Person human Q213919
George Foreman
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George Foreman

Summary

George Foreman is a human[1]. He was born in Marshall[2]. He was born on January 10, 1949[3]. He died in Houston[4]. He died on March 21, 2025[5]. He worked as a boxer[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,917 views/month, #1,925 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Foreman's place of birth was Marshall[2].
  • George Foreman died in Houston[4].
  • George Foreman was born on January 10, 1949[3].
  • George Foreman was born on 1949[9].
  • George Foreman died on March 21, 2025[5].
  • George Foreman is buried at Paradise North Cemetery[10].
  • A child of George Foreman was George Foreman III[11].
  • George Foreman held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Foreman is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • George Foreman worked as a boxer[6].
  • George Foreman's professions included businessperson[7].
  • George Foreman's education included a stint at Wheatley High School[14].
  • George Foreman received the Horatio Alger Award[15].
  • George Foreman received the Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[16].
  • George Foreman received the The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year[17].
  • George Foreman received the Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18].
  • George Foreman received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[19].
  • George Foreman received the WBC World Heavyweight Champion[20].
  • George Foreman is recorded as male[21].
  • George Foreman's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Foreman's Commons category is recorded as George Foreman[23].
  • George Foreman's sport is recorded as boxing[24].
  • George Foreman's family name is recorded as Foreman[25].
  • George Foreman's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • George Foreman's official website is recorded as http://www.georgeforeman.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marshall[2], George Foreman… Recorded date of birth include January 10, 1949[3] and 1949[9]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

George Foreman was educated at Wheatley High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include boxer[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Horatio Alger Award[15], an award[28]; Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], a grade of an order[29], in Austria[30]; The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year[17], an award[31], founded in 1980[32]; Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18], a Sportsperson of the Year[33], in United States[34], founded in 1931[35]; International Boxing Hall of Fame[19], a sports hall of fame[36], in United States[37], founded in 1990[38]; and WBC World Heavyweight Champion[20].

Personal Life

A child of George Foreman was George Foreman III[11].

Death and Burial

George Foreman died on March 21, 2025[5]. He passed away in Houston[4]. Burial took place at Paradise North Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George Foreman ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,917 views/month, #1,925 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was George Foreman born?

Born in Marshall[2], George Foreman…

Where did George Foreman die?

George Foreman died in Houston[4].

What did George Foreman do for work?

George Foreman worked as boxer[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did George Foreman go to school?

George Foreman was educated at Wheatley High School[14].

What awards did George Foreman receive?

Honors received include Horatio Alger Award[15], Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year[17], and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . BoxRec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . horatioalger.org. Retrieved . horatioalger.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . list of WBC world champions. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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