George McGovern
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Summary
George McGovern was born on July 19, 1922[1], in Avon[2]. He died on October 21, 2012[3], in Sioux Falls[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], autobiographer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,005 views/month, #5,609 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rock Creek Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Eleanor McGovern[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: peace activist[14], political scientist[15]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[16], United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture[17], ambassador[18], United States senator[19], senator[20]
- Educated at: Dakota Wesleyan University[21], Northwestern University[22], Mitchell High School[23], Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary[24]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Air Medal[27], Gandhi Peace Award[28], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[29], World Food Prize[30]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[33]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Forces[34]
- Commons category: George McGovern[35]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[36]
- Residence: Bazelon-McGovern House[37], Chevy Chase[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[39]
- Family name: McGovern[40]
- Given name: George[41], Stanley[42]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[43]
Why It Matters
George McGovern has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was George McGovern born?
George McGovern was born in Avon[2].
Where did George McGovern die?
George McGovern died in Sioux Falls[4].
Who was George McGovern married to?
George McGovern's spouses include Eleanor McGovern[12].
What did George McGovern do for work?
George McGovern worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], autobiographer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did George McGovern go to school?
George McGovern was educated at Dakota Wesleyan University[21], Northwestern University[22], Mitchell High School[23], and Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary[24].
What awards did George McGovern receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Air Medal[27], and Gandhi Peace Award[28].