Levi Strauss

German-Jewish-born American businessman (1829-1902)
Person human Q156343
Levi Strauss
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Levi Strauss

Summary

Levi Strauss is a human[1]. He was born in Q545388[2]. He was born on February 26, 1829[3]. He died in San Francisco[4]. He died on September 26, 1902[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], designer[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,736 views/month, #6,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Levi Strauss's place of birth was Q545388[2].
  • Levi Strauss passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Levi Strauss was born on February 26, 1829[3].
  • Levi Strauss died on September 26, 1902[5].
  • Burial took place at Home of Peace Cemetery and Emanu-El Mausoleum[10].
  • Levi Strauss's father was Hirsch Jakob Strauss[11].
  • Levi Strauss's mother was Rebecca Strauss[12].
  • Levi Strauss held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Levi Strauss's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Levi Strauss worked as a designer[7].
  • Levi Strauss worked as an inventor[8].
  • Levi Strauss was employed by Levi Strauss & Co.[14].
  • Levi Strauss received the California Hall of Fame[15].
  • Levi Strauss is recorded as male[16].
  • Levi Strauss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Levi Strauss's Commons category is recorded as Levi Strauss[18].
  • Levi Strauss's family name is recorded as Strauss[19].
  • Levi Strauss's given name is recorded as Levi[20].
  • Levi Strauss's official website is recorded as https://levistrauss.com/[21].
  • Levi Strauss's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Levi Strauss[22].
  • Levi Strauss's Commons gallery is recorded as Levi Strauss[23].
  • Levi Strauss's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Löb Straus'}[24].
  • Levi Strauss's different from is recorded as Oscar Straus[25].
  • Levi Strauss's sibling is recorded as Fanny Strauss[26].
  • Levi Strauss's sibling is recorded as Jonas Strauss[27].

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Origins and Family

Levi Strauss's place of birth was Q545388[2]. He was born on February 26, 1829[3]. His father was Hirsch Jakob Strauss[11]. His mother was Rebecca Strauss[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], designer[7], and inventor[8]. Levi Strauss was employed by him & Co.[14].

Recognition

Levi Strauss received the California Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Levi Strauss died on September 26, 1902[5]. He died in San Francisco[4]. Burial took place at Home of Peace Cemetery and Emanu-El Mausoleum[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Levi Strauss include he & Co.[28], a business[29], in United States[30], founded in 1853[31], headquartered in San Francisco[32].

Why It Matters

Levi Strauss ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,736 views/month, #6,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of jean jacket[35]. Entities named for him include he & Co.[28], a business[29], in United States[30], founded in 1853[31], headquartered in San Francisco[32].

FAQs

Where was Levi Strauss born?

Born in Q545388[2], Levi Strauss…

Where did Levi Strauss die?

Levi Strauss passed away in San Francisco[4].

Who were Levi Strauss's parents?

Levi Strauss's father was Hirsch Jakob Strauss[11]. Levi Strauss's mother was Rebecca Strauss[12].

What did Levi Strauss do for work?

Levi Strauss worked as entrepreneur[6], designer[7], and inventor[8].

What awards did Levi Strauss receive?

Honors received include California Hall of Fame[15].

What did Levi Strauss discover?

Levi Strauss is credited as discoverer of jean jacket[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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