George Wallace
45th Governor of Alabama (1919–1998)
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Summary
George Wallace was born on August 25, 1919[1], in Clio[2]. He died on September 13, 1998[3], in Montgomery[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], boxer[7], judge[8], and military officer[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Greenwood Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Cornelia Wallace[11], Lurleen Wallace[12]
- Child: George Wallace, Jr.[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: governor[15]
- Position held: Governor of Alabama[16], member of the Alabama House of Representatives[17]
- Educated at: University of Alabama School of Law[18]
- Award received: member of the Alabama Academy of Honor[19]
- Member of: Delta Chi[20]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[23], American Independent Party[24]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Corps[25]
- Military, police or special rank: staff sergeant[26]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Sport: boxing[29]
- Family name: Wallace[30]
- Given name: George[31]
- Work location: Montgomery[32]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[33], paraplegia[34]
- Political ideology: segregationism[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
FAQs
Where was George Wallace born?
George Wallace was born in Clio[2].
Where did George Wallace die?
George Wallace died in Montgomery[4].
Who was George Wallace married to?
George Wallace's spouses include Cornelia Wallace[11] and Lurleen Wallace[12].
What did George Wallace do for work?
George Wallace worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], boxer[7], judge[8], and military officer[9].
Where did George Wallace go to school?
George Wallace was educated at University of Alabama School of Law[18].
What awards did George Wallace receive?
Honors received include member of the Alabama Academy of Honor[19].