Katharine Graham
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Summary
Katharine Graham was born on June 16, 1917[1], in New York City[2]. She died on July 17, 2001[3], in Boise[4]. She worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], journalist[7], businessperson[8], and editor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,526 views/month, #6,070 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oak Hill Cemetery[11]
- Father: Eugene Meyer[12]
- Mother: Agnes E. Meyer[13]
- Spouse: Phil Graham[14]
- Child: Lally Weymouth[15], Donald E. Graham[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Occupation: art collector[18], author[19]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[20], Vassar College[21]
- Award received: Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[22], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[23], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[24], National Women's Hall of Fame[25], Library of Congress Living Legend[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[28], Courage in Journalism Award[29], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year[31], Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33]
- Sex or gender: female[34]
- Commons category: Katharine Graham[35]
- Cause of death: horse fall[36]
- Family name: Graham[37], Meyer[38]
- Given name: Katharine[39]
- Manner of death: accidental death[40]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Katharine Meyer[43]
Why It Matters
Katharine Graham has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Katharine Graham born?
Katharine Graham's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Katharine Graham die?
Katharine Graham passed away in Boise[4].
Who were Katharine Graham's parents?
Katharine Graham's father was Eugene Meyer[12]. Katharine Graham's mother was Agnes E. Meyer[13].
Who was Katharine Graham married to?
Katharine Graham's spouses include Phil Graham[14].
What did Katharine Graham do for work?
Katharine Graham worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], journalist[7], businessperson[8], and editor[9].
Where did Katharine Graham go to school?
Katharine Graham was educated at University of Chicago[20] and Vassar College[21].
What awards did Katharine Graham receive?
Honors received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[22], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[23], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[24], and National Women's Hall of Fame[25].