Lindsey Graham

American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
Person human Q22212
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Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central[1] and is a United States citizen. He is a politician, air force officer, and lawyer[2] who adheres to the Southern Baptist Convention[3]. His father was F.J. Graham. He was educated at D. W. Daniel High School, the University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Graham has received several awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class), and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994[11][12] and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, with terms covering 1995–2003, 1999–2001, and 2001–2003[11][12].

Lindsey Graham

Summary

Lindsey Graham is a human[1]. He was born in Central[2]. He was born on July 9, 1955[3]. He worked as a politician[4], air force officer[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,100 views/month, #3,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Graham was born in Central[2].
  • Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955[3].
  • Lindsey Graham's father was F.J. Graham[8].
  • Lindsey Graham held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Lindsey Graham's native language[10].
  • Lindsey Graham's professions included politician[4].
  • Lindsey Graham worked as an air force officer[5].
  • Lindsey Graham's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Lindsey Graham held the position of United States senator[11].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Meritorious Service Medal[12].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class[13].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[15].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Lindsey Graham received the Bronze Star Medal[17].
  • Lindsey Graham's religion is recorded as Southern Baptist Convention[18].
  • Lindsey Graham is recorded as male[19].
  • Lindsey Graham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Lindsey Graham was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Lindsey Graham's military branch is recorded as Air Force Reserve Command[22].
  • Lindsey Graham's Commons category is recorded as Lindsey Graham[23].
  • Lindsey Graham's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Lindsey Graham earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[25].
  • Lindsey Graham earned the academic degree of Juris Doctor[26].
  • Lindsey Graham's residence is recorded as Seneca[27].

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Origins and Family

Lindsey Graham was born in Central[2]. He was born on July 9, 1955[3]. His father was F.J. Graham[8]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[25] and Juris Doctor[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], air force officer[5], and lawyer[6]. Lindsey Graham held the position of United States senator[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Meritorious Service Medal[12], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1969[30]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class[13], a grade of an order[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 1995[33]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14], a grade of an order[34], in Ukraine[35], founded in 1995[36]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[15], a grade of an order[37], in Ukraine[38], founded in 1995[39]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; and Bronze Star Medal[17], a courage award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1944[45].

Personal Life

Lindsey Graham's religion is recorded as Southern Baptist Convention[18]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Why It Matters

Lindsey Graham ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,100 views/month, #3,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Lindsey Graham born?

Lindsey Graham was born in Central[2].

Who were Lindsey Graham's parents?

Lindsey Graham's father was F.J. Graham[8].

What did Lindsey Graham do for work?

Lindsey Graham worked as politician[4], air force officer[5], and lawyer[6].

What awards did Lindsey Graham receive?

Honors received include Meritorious Service Medal[12], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class[13], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14], and Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[15].

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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