Happy Chandler

American politician, Governor of Kentucky, Baseball Commissioner (1898-1991)
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Happy Chandler

Summary

Happy Chandler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Corydon[2]. He was born on July 14, 1898[3]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. He died on June 15, 1991[5]. He worked as a politician[6], baseball player[7], lawyer[8], and basketball coach[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (859 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Corydon[2], Happy Chandler…
  • Happy Chandler passed away in Versailles[4].
  • Happy Chandler was born on July 14, 1898[3].
  • Happy Chandler died on June 15, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Happy Chandler was Albert Benjamin Chandler, Jr.[12].
  • Happy Chandler held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Happy Chandler's professions included politician[6].
  • Happy Chandler worked as a baseball player[7].
  • Happy Chandler's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Happy Chandler's professions included basketball coach[9].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of Governor of Kentucky[14].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of Commissioner of Baseball[15].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky[16].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of member of the State Senate of Kentucky[17].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Happy Chandler held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Happy Chandler's education included a stint at Transylvania University[20].
  • Happy Chandler was educated at University of Kentucky[21].
  • Happy Chandler was educated at Harvard Law School[22].
  • Happy Chandler was educated at University of Kentucky College of Law[23].
  • Happy Chandler is recorded as male[24].
  • Happy Chandler's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Happy Chandler's member of sports team is recorded as Transylvania Pioneers men's basketball[26].
  • Happy Chandler's member of sports team is recorded as Transylvania Pioneers baseball[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Corydon[2], Happy Chandler… he was born on July 14, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at Transylvania University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Lexington[31]; University of Kentucky[21], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Lexington[35]; Harvard Law School[22], a graduate school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1817[38]; and University of Kentucky College of Law[23], a law school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1908[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], baseball player[7], lawyer[8], and basketball coach[9]. Positions held include Governor of Kentucky[14], a governor[42], in United States[43], founded in 1792[44]; Commissioner of Baseball[15], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1920[47]; Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky[16], a position[48], in United States[49]; member of the State Senate of Kentucky[17]; and United States senator[18], a position[50], in United States[51].

Personal Life

A child of Happy Chandler was Albert Benjamin Chandler, Jr.[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[52].

Death and Burial

Happy Chandler died on June 15, 1991[5]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[53]. He is buried at Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Happy Chandler ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (859 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Happy Chandler born?

Born in Corydon[2], Happy Chandler…

Where did Happy Chandler die?

Happy Chandler died in Versailles[4].

What did Happy Chandler do for work?

Happy Chandler worked as politician[6], baseball player[7], lawyer[8], and basketball coach[9].

Where did Happy Chandler go to school?

Happy Chandler was educated at Transylvania University[20], University of Kentucky[21], Harvard Law School[22], and University of Kentucky College of Law[23].

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  10. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  25. [53] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Albert
    Member of sports team Transylvania Pioneers men's basketball, Transylvania Pioneers baseball, Transylvania Pioneers football
    Family name Chandler
    Sport baseball
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