James C. Shannon

American politician (1896–1980)
Person human Q885592
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James C. Shannon

Summary

James C. Shannon is a human[1]. Born in Bridgeport[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1896[3]. He died in Fairfield[4]. He died on March 6, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James C. Shannon's place of birth was Bridgeport[2].
  • James C. Shannon passed away in Fairfield[4].
  • James C. Shannon was born on July 21, 1896[3].
  • James C. Shannon died on March 6, 1980[5].
  • James C. Shannon is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery[9].
  • James C. Shannon held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James C. Shannon worked as a politician[6].
  • James C. Shannon worked as a judge[7].
  • James C. Shannon held the position of Governor of Connecticut[11].
  • James C. Shannon's education included a stint at Georgetown University[12].
  • James C. Shannon was educated at Yale Law School[13].
  • James C. Shannon is recorded as male[14].
  • James C. Shannon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James C. Shannon was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • James C. Shannon's Commons category is recorded as James C. Shannon[17].
  • James C. Shannon's family name is recorded as Shannon[18].
  • James C. Shannon's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James C. Shannon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James C. Shannon's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/james-coughlin-shannon/[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bridgeport[2], James C. Shannon… he was born on July 21, 1896[3].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University[12], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1789[24], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[25] and Yale Law School[13], a law school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1824[28], headquartered in New Haven[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. James C. Shannon held the position of Governor of Connecticut[11].

Personal Life

James C. Shannon was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

James C. Shannon died on March 6, 1980[5]. He died in Fairfield[4]. He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James C. Shannon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was James C. Shannon born?

Born in Bridgeport[2], James C. Shannon…

Where did James C. Shannon die?

James C. Shannon passed away in Fairfield[4].

What did James C. Shannon do for work?

James C. Shannon worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did James C. Shannon go to school?

James C. Shannon was educated at Georgetown University[12] and Yale Law School[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Fairfield
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name James
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