Harry Hopkins

American politician, 8th United States Secretary of Commerce, assistant to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1890-1946)
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Harry Hopkins

Summary

Harry Hopkins is a human[1]. He was born in Sioux City[2]. He was born on August 17, 1890[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 29, 1946[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sioux City[2], Harry Hopkins…
  • Harry Hopkins died in New York City[4].
  • Harry Hopkins was born on August 17, 1890[3].
  • Harry Hopkins died on January 29, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Hazelwood Cemetery[10].
  • Harry Hopkins's father was David Aldona "Al" Hopkins[11].
  • Harry Hopkins's mother was Anna Mary Hopkins[12].
  • Among Harry Hopkins's spouses was Louise Gill Macy[13].
  • Harry Hopkins held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Harry Hopkins's native language[15].
  • Harry Hopkins worked as a politician[6].
  • Harry Hopkins's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Harry Hopkins's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Harry Hopkins held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[16].
  • Harry Hopkins's education included a stint at Grinnell College[17].
  • Harry Hopkins is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry Hopkins's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry Hopkins was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Harry Hopkins's Commons category is recorded as Harry Hopkins[21].
  • Harry Hopkins's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[22].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[23].
  • Harry Hopkins's residence is recorded as Kennedy-Warren Apartment Building[24].
  • Harry Hopkins's family name is recorded as Hopkins[25].
  • Harry Hopkins's given name is recorded as Harry[26].
  • Harry Hopkins's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Hopkins was born in Sioux City[2]. He was born on August 17, 1890[3]. His father was David Aldona "Al" Hopkins[11]. His mother was Anna Mary Hopkins[12]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Harry Hopkins's education included a stint at Grinnell College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. Harry Hopkins held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[16].

Personal Life

Harry Hopkins was married to Louise Gill Macy[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Harry Hopkins died on January 29, 1946[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[23]. He is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Hopkins include light tank Mk VIII[28], a combat vehicle model[29].

Why It Matters

Harry Hopkins ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include light tank Mk VIII[28], a combat vehicle model[29].

FAQs

Where was Harry Hopkins born?

Harry Hopkins was born in Sioux City[2].

Where did Harry Hopkins die?

Harry Hopkins passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Harry Hopkins's parents?

Harry Hopkins's father was David Aldona "Al" Hopkins[11]. Harry Hopkins's mother was Anna Mary Hopkins[12].

Who was Harry Hopkins married to?

Harry Hopkins's spouses include Louise Gill Macy[13].

What did Harry Hopkins do for work?

Harry Hopkins worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Where did Harry Hopkins go to school?

Harry Hopkins was educated at Grinnell College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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