Harris Wofford

American politician (1926-2019)
Person human Q323511
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Harris Wofford

Summary

Harris Wofford is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 9, 1926[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 21, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Harris Wofford…
  • Harris Wofford died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Harris Wofford was born on April 9, 1926[3].
  • Harris Wofford died on January 21, 2019[5].
  • Harris Wofford held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Harris Wofford worked as a politician[6].
  • Harris Wofford's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Harris Wofford held the position of United States senator[10].
  • Harris Wofford held the position of United States senator[11].
  • Among Harris Wofford's employers was University of Maryland[12].
  • Harris Wofford's education included a stint at Howard University School of Law[13].
  • Harris Wofford's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].
  • Harris Wofford's education included a stint at Yale Law School[15].
  • Harris Wofford's education included a stint at Scarsdale High School[16].
  • Harris Wofford is recorded as male[17].
  • Harris Wofford's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harris Wofford's sexual orientation is recorded as non-heterosexuality[19].
  • Harris Wofford was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Harris Wofford's Commons category is recorded as Harris Wofford[21].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[22].
  • Harris Wofford was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Harris Wofford's family name is recorded as Wofford[24].
  • Harris Wofford's given name is recorded as Harris[25].
  • Harris Wofford's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Harris Wofford's described by source is recorded as Harris Wofford, 92, Ex-Senator Who Pushed Volunteerism, Is Dead[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Harris Wofford… he was born on April 9, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at Howard University School of Law[13], a law school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1869[30]; University of Chicago[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1890[33], headquartered in Chicago[34]; Yale Law School[15], a law school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1824[37], headquartered in New Haven[38]; and Scarsdale High School[16], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1917[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Harris Wofford was employed by University of Maryland[12]. Positions held include United States senator[10], a position[42], in United States[43].

Personal Life

Harris Wofford was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Harris Wofford died on January 21, 2019[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[22].

Why It Matters

Harris Wofford ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Harris Wofford born?

Born in New York City[2], Harris Wofford…

Where did Harris Wofford die?

Harris Wofford passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Harris Wofford do for work?

Harris Wofford worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Harris Wofford go to school?

Harris Wofford was educated at Howard University School of Law[13], University of Chicago[14], Yale Law School[15], and Scarsdale High School[16].

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  6. [10] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . washingtonblade.com. washingtonblade.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Howard University School of Law, University of Chicago, Yale Law School +1
    Place of birth New York City
    Member of political party Democratic Party
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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