George Pataki

Governor of New York from 1995 to 2006
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George Pataki

Summary

George Pataki is a human[1]. Born in Peekskill[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1945[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,104 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peekskill[2], George Pataki…
  • George Pataki was born on June 24, 1945[3].
  • George Pataki was born on July 24, 1945[7].
  • George Pataki's father was Louis P. Pataki[8].
  • George Pataki was married to Libby Pataki[9].
  • A child of George Pataki was Allison Pataki[10].
  • George Pataki held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was George Pataki's native language[12].
  • George Pataki worked as a politician[4].
  • George Pataki's professions included lawyer[5].
  • George Pataki's field of work was gun control[13].
  • George Pataki held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[14].
  • George Pataki held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[15].
  • George Pataki was educated at Yale University[16].
  • George Pataki's education included a stint at Peekskill High School[17].
  • George Pataki was educated at Pierson College[18].
  • George Pataki received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[19].
  • George Pataki received the Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[20].
  • George Pataki received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • George Pataki received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22].
  • George Pataki's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • George Pataki is recorded as male[24].
  • George Pataki's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Pataki was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
  • George Pataki's Commons category is recorded as George Pataki[27].

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Origins and Family

George Pataki was born in Peekskill[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1945[3] and July 24, 1945[7]. His father was Louis P. Pataki[8]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Yale University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Peekskill High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1972[34]; and Pierson College[18], an organization[35], in United States[36]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[37] and Juris Doctor[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5]. George Pataki's field of work was gun control[13]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[14], a position[39], in United States[40] and member of the New York State Assembly[15], an elected position[41], in United States[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[19]; Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[20], a grade of an order[43], in Hungary[44], founded in 1991[45]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[46], in Romania[47]; and Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22], a medallion[48], in United States[49], founded in 1986[50].

Personal Life

Among George Pataki's spouses was Libby Pataki[9]. A child of him was Allison Pataki[10]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[23]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].

Why It Matters

George Pataki ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,104 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was George Pataki born?

Born in Peekskill[2], George Pataki…

Who were George Pataki's parents?

George Pataki's father was Louis P. Pataki[8].

Who was George Pataki married to?

George Pataki's spouses include Libby Pataki[9].

What did George Pataki do for work?

George Pataki worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did George Pataki go to school?

George Pataki was educated at Yale University[16], Peekskill High School[17], and Pierson College[18].

What awards did George Pataki receive?

Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials[19], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[20], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], and Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22].

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  27. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Governor of New York, member of the State Senate of New York, mayor of a place in New York +1
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name George, Elmer
    Residence New York City
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