Lillian Gordy Carter

mother of U.S. president Jimmy Carter
Person human Q6548136
Lillian Gordy Carter
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Lillian Gordy Carter

Summary

Lillian Gordy Carter is a human[1]. Born in Richland[2], she… she was born on August 15, 1898[3]. She died in Americus[4]. She died on October 30, 1983[5]. She worked as a nurse[6] and politician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (878 views/month, #6,860 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richland[2], Lillian Gordy Carter…
  • Lillian Gordy Carter passed away in Americus[4].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter was born on August 15, 1898[3].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter died on October 30, 1983[5].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter is buried at Georgia[9].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's father was James Jackson Gordy[10].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's mother was Mary Ida Nicholson[11].
  • Among Lillian Gordy Carter's spouses was James Earl Carter Sr.[12].
  • A child of Lillian Gordy Carter was Jimmy Carter[13].
  • A child of Lillian Gordy Carter was Ruth Carter Stapleton[14].
  • A child of Lillian Gordy Carter was Gloria Carter Spann[15].
  • A child of Lillian Gordy Carter was Billy Carter[16].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's professions included nurse[6].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter worked as a politician[7].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter received the Georgia Women of Achievement[18].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter was a member of Peace Corps[19].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter is recorded as female[20].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's Commons category is recorded as Lillian Carter[23].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[24].
  • The cause of death was breast cancer[25].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[26].
  • Lillian Gordy Carter's family name is recorded as Carter[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Richland[2], Lillian Gordy Carter… she was born on August 15, 1898[3]. Her father was James Jackson Gordy[10]. Her mother was Mary Ida Nicholson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include nurse[6] and politician[7].

Recognition

Lillian Gordy Carter received the Georgia Women of Achievement[18].

Personal Life

Among Lillian Gordy Carter's spouses was James Earl Carter Sr.[12]. Children include Jimmy Carter[13], a naval officer[28], 1924–2024[29], of United States[30], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[31], specialised in politics[32]; Ruth Carter Stapleton[14], an evangelist[33], 1929–1983[34], of United States[35]; Gloria Carter Spann[15], a politician[36], 1926–1990[37], of United States[38]; and Billy Carter[16], a politician[39], 1937–1988[40], of United States[41]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Lillian Gordy Carter died on October 30, 1983[5]. She passed away in Americus[4]. Recorded cause of death include pancreatic cancer[24], breast cancer[25], and bone cancer[26]. Burial took place at Georgia[9].

Why It Matters

Lillian Gordy Carter ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (878 views/month, #6,860 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Lillian Gordy Carter born?

Lillian Gordy Carter was born in Richland[2].

Where did Lillian Gordy Carter die?

Lillian Gordy Carter died in Americus[4].

Who were Lillian Gordy Carter's parents?

Lillian Gordy Carter's father was James Jackson Gordy[10]. Lillian Gordy Carter's mother was Mary Ida Nicholson[11].

Who was Lillian Gordy Carter married to?

Lillian Gordy Carter's spouses include James Earl Carter Sr.[12].

What did Lillian Gordy Carter do for work?

Lillian Gordy Carter worked as nurse[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Lillian Gordy Carter receive?

Honors received include Georgia Women of Achievement[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . georgiawomen.org. georgiawomen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Americus
    Award received
    Child Jimmy Carter, Ruth Carter Stapleton, Gloria Carter Spann +1
    Cause of death pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, bone cancer
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