Howard Baker

American politician and diplomat (1925–2014)
Person human Q1337643
Howard Baker
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Howard Baker

Summary

Howard Baker is a human[1]. Born in Huntsville[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1925[3]. He died in Huntsville[4]. He died on June 26, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,189 views/month, #6,908 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Howard Baker was born in Huntsville[2].
  • Howard Baker passed away in Huntsville[4].
  • Howard Baker was born on November 15, 1925[3].
  • Howard Baker died on June 26, 2014[5].
  • Howard Baker's father was Howard Baker, Sr.[11].
  • Among Howard Baker's spouses was Nancy Kassebaum[12].
  • Howard Baker held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Howard Baker worked as a politician[6].
  • Howard Baker's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Howard Baker worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Howard Baker worked as a television actor[9].
  • Howard Baker held the position of White House Chief of Staff[14].
  • Howard Baker held the position of United States Ambassador to Japan[15].
  • Howard Baker held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Howard Baker held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Howard Baker held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Howard Baker held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Howard Baker's education included a stint at Tulane University[20].
  • Howard Baker's education included a stint at University of Tennessee[21].
  • Howard Baker was educated at Sewanee: The University of the South[22].
  • Howard Baker was educated at The McCallie School[23].
  • Howard Baker's education included a stint at University of Tennessee College of Law[24].
  • Howard Baker received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[25].
  • Howard Baker received the Brandeis Medal[26].
  • Howard Baker received the Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Huntsville[2], Howard Baker… he was born on November 15, 1925[3]. His father was he, Sr.[11].

Education

Educated at Tulane University[20], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in New Orleans[31]; University of Tennessee[21], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1794[34], headquartered in Knoxville[35]; Sewanee: The University of the South[22], a seminary[36], in United States[37], founded in 1857[38]; The McCallie School[23], a university-preparatory school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1905[41]; and University of Tennessee College of Law[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and television actor[9]. Positions held include White House Chief of Staff[14], a position[42], in United States[43], founded in 1946[44]; United States Ambassador to Japan[15], a position[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1859[47]; United States senator[16], a position[48], in United States[49]; and board member[50], a position[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[25], Brandeis Medal[26], Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[27], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers[52], Grand Cross of Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero[53], and Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero[54].

Personal Life

Among Howard Baker's spouses was Nancy Kassebaum[12]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[55].

Death and Burial

Howard Baker died on June 26, 2014[5]. He passed away in Huntsville[4]. The cause of death was stroke[56].

Why It Matters

Howard Baker ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,189 views/month, #6,908 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Howard Baker born?

Howard Baker was born in Huntsville[2].

Where did Howard Baker die?

Howard Baker passed away in Huntsville[4].

Who were Howard Baker's parents?

Howard Baker's father was Howard Baker, Sr.[11].

Who was Howard Baker married to?

Howard Baker's spouses include Nancy Kassebaum[12].

What did Howard Baker do for work?

Howard Baker worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Howard Baker go to school?

Howard Baker was educated at Tulane University[20], University of Tennessee[21], Sewanee: The University of the South[22], and The McCallie School[23].

What awards did Howard Baker receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[25], Brandeis Medal[26], Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[27], and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers[52].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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