Georgetown University

private university in Washington, D.C., United States
Organization private_university Q333886
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Georgetown University

Summary

Georgetown University is a private university[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of private_university entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,344 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Georgetown University was a member of Big East Conference[3].
  • Georgetown University was a member of Oak Ridge Associated Universities[4].
  • Georgetown University was a member of Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities[5].
  • Georgetown University was a member of Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities[6].
  • Georgetown University was a member of 568 Group[7].
  • Georgetown University was a member of Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area[8].
  • Georgetown University's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[9].
  • Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C.[10].
  • Georgetown University is in the country of United States[11].
  • Georgetown University's instance of is recorded as private university[12].
  • Georgetown University's instance of is recorded as research university[13].
  • Georgetown University's instance of is recorded as private not-for-profit educational institution[14].
  • Georgetown University's instance of is recorded as Catholic university[15].
  • Georgetown University's founder is recorded as John Carroll[16].
  • Georgetown University's headquarters location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[17].
  • The location of Georgetown University was Georgetown[18].
  • Georgetown University's postal code is recorded as 20057-0001[19].
  • Georgetown University's child organization or unit is recorded as Biblioteca della Georgetown University[20].
  • Georgetown University's Commons category is recorded as Georgetown University[21].
  • Georgetown University's located in time zone is recorded as Eastern Time Zone[22].
  • Georgetown University's industry is recorded as higher education[23].
  • Georgetown University's color is recorded as blue[24].
  • Georgetown University's color is recorded as grey[25].
  • Georgetown University's chairperson is recorded as William Doyle[26].
  • Georgetown University comprises Walsh School of Foreign Service[27].

Body

Founding

Georgetown University's founder is recorded as John Carroll[16]. January 23, 1789 marks the founding of it[28].

Leadership

Georgetown University's chairperson is recorded as William Doyle[26].

Operations

Georgetown University's headquarters location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[17]. Its child organization or unit is recorded as Biblioteca della it[20].

Industry

Georgetown University's industry is recorded as higher education[23].

Why It Matters

Georgetown University ranks in the top 3% of private_university entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,344 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . Global LEI Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . System for Award Management. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Anagrafe delle biblioteche italiane. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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