John Rigas

American businessman
Person human Q6381659
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John Rigas

Summary

John Rigas is a human[1]. Born in Wellsville[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1924[3]. He passed away in Coudersport[4]. He died on September 30, 2021[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Rigas's place of birth was Wellsville[2].
  • John Rigas died in Coudersport[4].
  • John Rigas was born on November 14, 1924[3].
  • John Rigas died on September 30, 2021[5].
  • John Rigas held citizenship in United States[8].
  • John Rigas worked as a businessperson[6].
  • John Rigas was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[9].
  • John Rigas is recorded as male[10].
  • John Rigas's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Rigas was affiliated with the Republican Party[12].
  • John Rigas's military branch is recorded as United States Army[13].
  • John Rigas was part of the conflict World War II[14].
  • John Rigas's family name is recorded as Rigas[15].
  • John Rigas's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Rigas's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • John Rigas's described by source is recorded as John J. Rigas, Cable TV Magnate Who Pillaged His Company, Dies at 96[18].

Body

Origins and Family

John Rigas's place of birth was Wellsville[2]. He was born on November 14, 1924[3].

Education

John Rigas's education included a stint at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Rigas worked as a businessperson[6].

Personal Life

John Rigas was affiliated with the Republican Party[12].

Death and Burial

John Rigas died on September 30, 2021[5]. He died in Coudersport[4].

Why It Matters

John Rigas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Rigas born?

John Rigas was born in Wellsville[2].

Where did John Rigas die?

John Rigas died in Coudersport[4].

What did John Rigas do for work?

John Rigas worked as businessperson[6].

Where did John Rigas go to school?

John Rigas was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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