George Voinovich

American politician (1936–2016)
Person human Q529873
George Voinovich
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George Voinovich

Summary

George Voinovich is a human[1]. Born in Cleveland[2], he… he was born on July 15, 1936[3]. He died in Cleveland[4]. He died on June 12, 2016[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (461 views/month, #7,001 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Voinovich was born in Cleveland[2].
  • George Voinovich died in Cleveland[4].
  • George Voinovich was born on July 15, 1936[3].
  • George Voinovich died on June 12, 2016[5].
  • George Voinovich is buried at All Souls Cemetery[9].
  • George Voinovich held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Voinovich's professions included politician[6].
  • George Voinovich worked as a lawyer[7].
  • George Voinovich held the position of Ohio state representative[11].
  • George Voinovich held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ohio[12].
  • George Voinovich held the position of Governor of Ohio[13].
  • George Voinovich held the position of attorney general[14].
  • George Voinovich held the position of mayor of Cleveland[15].
  • George Voinovich held the position of chairperson[16].
  • George Voinovich was educated at Ohio University[17].
  • George Voinovich was educated at Ohio State University[18].
  • George Voinovich's education included a stint at Moritz College of Law[19].
  • George Voinovich's education included a stint at Collinwood High School[20].
  • George Voinovich received the Order of the Three Stars[21].
  • George Voinovich's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • George Voinovich is recorded as male[23].
  • George Voinovich's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Voinovich was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • George Voinovich's Commons category is recorded as George Voinovich[26].
  • George Voinovich's archives at is recorded as Ohio University Libraries[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Voinovich's place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on July 15, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at Ohio University[17], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1804[30], headquartered in Athens[31]; Ohio State University[18], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1870[34], headquartered in Columbus[35]; Moritz College of Law[19], a law school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1891[38]; and Collinwood High School[20], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1924[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Ohio state representative[11], a position[42], in United States[43]; Lieutenant Governor of Ohio[12], a public office[44], in United States[45], founded in 1851[46]; Governor of Ohio[13], a governor[47], in United States[48], founded in 1803[49]; attorney general[14], a position[50]; mayor of Cleveland[15], a public office[51], in United States[52], founded in 1836[53]; and chairperson[16], a type of position[54].

Recognition

George Voinovich received the Order of the Three Stars[21].

Personal Life

George Voinovich's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

George Voinovich died on June 12, 2016[5]. He passed away in Cleveland[4]. The cause of death was disease[55]. He is buried at All Souls Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

George Voinovich ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (461 views/month, #7,001 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was George Voinovich born?

Born in Cleveland[2], George Voinovich…

Where did George Voinovich die?

George Voinovich died in Cleveland[4].

What did George Voinovich do for work?

George Voinovich worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did George Voinovich go to school?

George Voinovich was educated at Ohio University[17], Ohio State University[18], Moritz College of Law[19], and Collinwood High School[20].

What awards did George Voinovich receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[21].

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  26. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, lawyer
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