John William McCormack

Speaker of the House (1962-1971); American politician from Massachusetts (1891-1980)
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John William McCormack
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John William McCormack

Summary

John William McCormack is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on December 21, 1891[3]. He died in Dedham[4]. He died on November 22, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • John William McCormack was born in Boston[2].
  • John William McCormack passed away in Dedham[4].
  • John William McCormack was born on December 21, 1891[3].
  • John William McCormack died on November 22, 1980[5].
  • John William McCormack is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery[9].
  • John William McCormack held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John William McCormack's professions included politician[6].
  • John William McCormack worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John William McCormack held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • John William McCormack held the position of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12].
  • John William McCormack held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • John William McCormack held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[14].
  • John William McCormack held the position of delegate[15].
  • John William McCormack held the position of delegate[16].
  • John William McCormack received the James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17].
  • John William McCormack's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • John William McCormack is recorded as male[19].
  • John William McCormack's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John William McCormack was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • John William McCormack's military branch is recorded as United States Army[22].
  • John William McCormack's Commons category is recorded as John William McCormack[23].
  • John William McCormack's military, police or special rank is recorded as sergeant major[24].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
  • John William McCormack's residence is recorded as Massachusetts[26].
  • John William McCormack was part of the conflict World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], John William McCormack… he was born on December 21, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[12], a position[30], in United States[31]; Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[13], an elective office[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34]; member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[14], a position[35], in United States[36]; and delegate[15], a position[37].

Recognition

John William McCormack received the James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17].

Personal Life

John William McCormack's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

John William McCormack died on November 22, 1980[5]. He died in Dedham[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[25]. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John William McCormack has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John William McCormack born?

John William McCormack's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did John William McCormack die?

John William McCormack died in Dedham[4].

What did John William McCormack do for work?

John William McCormack worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

What awards did John William McCormack receive?

Honors received include James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Significant event 1925-1926 Massachusetts legislature, 1923-1924 Massachusetts legislature, 1921-1922 Massachusetts legislature +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Topic's main category Category:John W. McCormack
    Award received James Cardinal Gibbons Medal
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