Herbert Hoover
0 sources
Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. His mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[6]. Hoover worked as a politician, engineer, writer, mining engineer, geologist, and businessperson[1]. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
In 1899, Hoover married Lou Henry Hoover, with whom he had two children, Herbert Hoover, Jr. and Allan Hoover[6]. The couple remained together until Lou's death in 1944.
Herbert Hoover received several awards, including the John Fritz Medal, Horatio Alger Award, Hoover Medal, and NAS Public Welfare Medal[17][18][19][20][21]. He was also made an honorary citizen of Tallinn and received the Memorial medal of the Winter War, among other honors[17][18][19][20][21]. Hoover died on October 20, 1964, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][14][15].
Herbert Hoover
Summary
Herbert Hoover is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Branch[2]. He was born on August 10, 1874[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 20, 1964[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], and geologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,483 views/month, #2,103 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herbert Hoover was born in West Branch[2].
- Herbert Hoover passed away in New York City[4].
- Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874[3].
- Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964[5].
- Burial took place at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[12].
- Herbert Hoover's father was Jesse Hoover[13].
- Herbert Hoover's mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14].
- Herbert Hoover was married to Lou Henry Hoover[15].
- A child of Herbert Hoover was Herbert Hoover, Jr.[16].
- A child of Herbert Hoover was Allan Hoover[17].
- Herbert Hoover held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Herbert Hoover's native language[19].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included politician[6].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included engineer[7].
- Herbert Hoover worked as a writer[8].
- Herbert Hoover worked as a mining engineer[9].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included geologist[10].
- Herbert Hoover's professions included businessperson[20].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of President of the United States[21].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of United States Secretary of Commerce[22].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[23].
- Herbert Hoover held the position of President-elect of the United States[24].
- Herbert Hoover's education included a stint at George Fox University[25].
- Herbert Hoover was educated at Stanford University[26].
- Herbert Hoover received the John Fritz Medal[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Herbert Hoover's place of birth was West Branch[2]. He was born on August 10, 1874[3]. His father was Jesse Hoover[13]. His mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at George Fox University[25], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Newberg[31] and Stanford University[26], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Stanford[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], geologist[10], and businessperson[20]. Positions held include President of the United States[21], an elective office[36], in United States[37], founded in 1787[38]; United States Secretary of Commerce[22], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1913[41]; Governor-General of the Philippines[23], a historical position[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1571[44]; and President-elect of the United States[24], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1789[47].
Recognition
Awards received include John Fritz Medal[27], a science award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1902[50]; Horatio Alger Award[51], an award[52]; Hoover Medal[53], a science award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1930[56]; NAS Public Welfare Medal[57], a science award[58], in United States[59]; honorary citizen of Tallinn[60], an award[61], in Estonia[62]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[63], a campaign medal[64], in Finland[65], founded in 1940[66].
Personal Life
Herbert Hoover was married to Lou Henry Hoover[15]. Children include he, Jr.[16], an engineer[67], 1903–1969[68], of United States[69], awarded the Hoover Medal[70] and Allan Hoover[17], a financier[71], 1907–1993[72], of United States[73]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[74]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[75].
Death and Burial
Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Recorded cause of death include internal bleeding[76] and colorectal cancer[77]. Burial took place at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Herbert Hoover include Hoover Dam[78], an arch-gravity dam[79], in United States[80], founded in 1931[81]; Hoover Institution[82], a think tank[83], in United States[84], founded in 1919[85], headquartered in Stanford University[86]; Hooverville[87]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[88], a building of public administration[89], in United States[90], founded in 1927[91]; Hoover Tower[92], a building[93], in United States[94]; and Hoover Medal[95], a science award[96], in United States[97], founded in 1930[98].
Why It Matters
Herbert Hoover ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,483 views/month, #2,103 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[99] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[100]
Entities named for him include Hoover Dam[78], an arch-gravity dam[79], in United States[80], founded in 1931[81]; Hoover Institution[82], a think tank[83], in United States[84], founded in 1919[85], headquartered in Stanford University[86]; Hooverville[87]; Herbert C. Hoover Building[88], a building of public administration[89], in United States[90], founded in 1927[91]; Hoover Tower[92], a building[93], in United States[94]; and Hoover Medal[95], a science award[96], in United States[97], founded in 1930[98].
FAQs
Where was Herbert Hoover born?
Born in West Branch[2], Herbert Hoover…
Where did Herbert Hoover die?
Herbert Hoover passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Herbert Hoover's parents?
Herbert Hoover's father was Jesse Hoover[13]. Herbert Hoover's mother was Hulda Randall Minthorn[14].
Who was Herbert Hoover married to?
Herbert Hoover's spouses include Lou Henry Hoover[15].
What did Herbert Hoover do for work?
Herbert Hoover worked as politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], mining engineer[9], and geologist[10].
Where did Herbert Hoover go to school?
Herbert Hoover was educated at George Fox University[25] and Stanford University[26].
What awards did Herbert Hoover receive?
Honors received include John Fritz Medal[27], Horatio Alger Award[51], Hoover Medal[53], and NAS Public Welfare Medal[57].