John Conyers

American politician (1929–2019)
Person human Q1370968
John Conyers
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John Conyers

Summary

John Conyers is a human[1]. He was born in Highland Park[2]. He was born on May 16, 1929[3]. He died in Detroit[4]. He died on October 27, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], congressional staff[8], and general counsel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #6,242 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Conyers's place of birth was Highland Park[2].
  • John Conyers passed away in Detroit[4].
  • John Conyers was born on May 16, 1929[3].
  • John Conyers died on October 27, 2019[5].
  • Burial took place at Detroit Memorial Park East[11].
  • John Conyers was married to Monica Conyers[12].
  • John Conyers held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Conyers's professions included politician[6].
  • John Conyers worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Conyers worked as a congressional staff[8].
  • John Conyers worked as a general counsel[9].
  • John Conyers held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John Conyers held the position of Dean of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • John Conyers held the position of member[16].
  • John Conyers held the position of member[17].
  • John Conyers held the position of chairperson[18].
  • John Conyers held the position of chairperson[19].
  • John Conyers's education included a stint at Wayne State University[20].
  • John Conyers was educated at Wayne State University Law School[21].
  • John Conyers's education included a stint at Northwestern High School[22].
  • John Conyers received the Spingarn Medal[23].
  • John Conyers was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi[24].
  • John Conyers's religion is recorded as Baptists[25].
  • John Conyers is recorded as male[26].
  • John Conyers's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Highland Park[2], John Conyers… he was born on May 16, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Wayne State University[20], Wayne State University Law School[21], and Northwestern High School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], congressional staff[8], and general counsel[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Dean of the United States House of Representatives[15], a position[30], in United States[31]; member[16], a position[32]; and chairperson[18], a type of position[33].

Recognition

John Conyers received the Spingarn Medal[23].

Personal Life

Among John Conyers's spouses was Monica Conyers[12]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[34].

Death and Burial

John Conyers died on October 27, 2019[5]. He died in Detroit[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[35]. Burial took place at Detroit Memorial Park East[11].

Why It Matters

John Conyers ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #6,242 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Conyers born?

John Conyers's place of birth was Highland Park[2].

Where did John Conyers die?

John Conyers passed away in Detroit[4].

Who was John Conyers married to?

John Conyers's spouses include Monica Conyers[12].

What did John Conyers do for work?

John Conyers worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], congressional staff[8], and general counsel[9].

Where did John Conyers go to school?

John Conyers was educated at Wayne State University[20], Wayne State University Law School[21], and Northwestern High School[22].

What awards did John Conyers receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [34] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . unitedstates/congress-legislators. github.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . huffingtonpost.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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