John Paul Stevens
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Summary
John Paul Stevens was born on April 20, 1920[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on July 16, 2019[3], in Fort Lauderdale[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], judge[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,931 views/month, #6,028 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[9]
- Father: Ernest James Stevens[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Position held: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[12], Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit[13]
- Educated at: University of Chicago Law School[14], University of Chicago Laboratory Schools[15], University of Chicago[16], Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[17]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[18], Brandeis Medal[19], Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], World War II Victory Medal[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: United States Navy[26]
- Commons category: John Paul Stevens[27]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant commander[28]
- Archives at: Library of Congress[29]
- Cause of death: stroke[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[31]
- Family name: Stevens[32]
- Given name: John Paul[33], John[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: John Paul Stevens[37]
- Number of children: 4[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
Why It Matters
John Paul Stevens has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was John Paul Stevens born?
John Paul Stevens was born in Chicago[2].
Where did John Paul Stevens die?
John Paul Stevens died in Fort Lauderdale[4].
Who were John Paul Stevens's parents?
John Paul Stevens's father was Ernest James Stevens[10].
What did John Paul Stevens do for work?
John Paul Stevens worked as a naval officer[5], judge[6], and lawyer[7].
Where did John Paul Stevens go to school?
John Paul Stevens was educated at University of Chicago Law School[14], University of Chicago Laboratory Schools[15], University of Chicago[16], and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[17].
What awards did John Paul Stevens receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[18], Brandeis Medal[19], Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].