Jeannette Rankin
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Summary
Jeannette Rankin was born on June 11, 1880[1], in Missoula[2]. She died on May 18, 1973[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. She worked as a politician[5], social worker[6], pacifist[7], women's rights activist[8], and peace activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,675 views/month, #6,710 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Missoula Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: suffragist[13]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[14]
- Educated at: University of Montana[15], University of Washington[16], Columbia University School of Social Work[17]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[18], War Resisters League Peace Award[19], Georgia Women of Achievement[20]
- Member of: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[23]
- Commons category: Jeannette Rankin[24]
- Archives at: Schlesinger Library[25], Smithsonian Institution Archives[26], National Air and Space Museum[27], National Museum of American History[28], Smithsonian Institution[29]
- Residence: Missoula[30], Rankin Ranch[31], Watkinsville[32]
- Family name: Rankin[33]
- Given name: Jeannette[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jeannette Rankin[35]
- Commons gallery: Jeannette Rankin[36]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[37], San Francisco[38], Spokane[39]
- Described at URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/jeannetterankin/[40], http://texts.cdlib.org/view?docId=kt758005dx[41]
- Described by source: Forgotten Women: The Leaders[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Jeannette Pickering Rankin[44]
- Name in native language: Jeannette Rankin[45]
- Sibling: Edna Rankin McKinnon[46], Grace Rankin Kinney[47], Wellington D. Rankin[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jeannette Rankin include Jeannette Rankin Award[49], an award[50].
Why It Matters
Jeannette Rankin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for her include Jeannette Rankin Award[49], an award[50].
FAQs
Where was Jeannette Rankin born?
Jeannette Rankin's place of birth was Missoula[2].
Where did Jeannette Rankin die?
Jeannette Rankin passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
What did Jeannette Rankin do for work?
Jeannette Rankin worked as a politician[5], social worker[6], pacifist[7], women's rights activist[8], and peace activist[9].
Where did Jeannette Rankin go to school?
Jeannette Rankin was educated at University of Montana[15], University of Washington[16], and Columbia University School of Social Work[17].
What awards did Jeannette Rankin receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[18], War Resisters League Peace Award[19], and Georgia Women of Achievement[20].