Max Cleland

American politician (1942-2021)
Person human Q530386
Max Cleland
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Max Cleland

Summary

Max Cleland is a human[1]. Born in Atlanta[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1942[3]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. He died on November 9, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (785 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Atlanta[2], Max Cleland…
  • Max Cleland died in Atlanta[4].
  • Max Cleland was born on August 24, 1942[3].
  • Max Cleland died on November 9, 2021[5].
  • Max Cleland is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Max Cleland held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Max Cleland worked as a politician[6].
  • Max Cleland held the position of Secretary of State of Georgia[10].
  • Max Cleland held the position of Administrator of Veterans Affairs[11].
  • Max Cleland held the position of member of the Georgia State Senate[12].
  • Max Cleland held the position of consultant[13].
  • Max Cleland held the position of congressional staff[14].
  • Max Cleland held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Max Cleland was employed by American University[16].
  • Max Cleland was educated at Stetson University[17].
  • Max Cleland was educated at Emory University[18].
  • Max Cleland was educated at Lithonia High School[19].
  • Max Cleland received the Bronze Star Medal[20].
  • Max Cleland received the Silver Star[21].
  • Max Cleland received the Soldier's Medal[22].
  • Max Cleland received the National Defense Service Medal[23].
  • Max Cleland received the Vietnam Service Medal[24].
  • Max Cleland received the Vietnam Campaign Medal[25].
  • Max Cleland is recorded as male[26].
  • Max Cleland's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Max Cleland was born in Atlanta[2]. He was born on August 24, 1942[3].

Education

Educated at Stetson University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in DeLand[31]; Emory University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in Atlanta[35]; and Lithonia High School[19], a high school[36], in United States[37].

Career and Affiliations

Max Cleland's professions included politician[6]. Among his employers was American University[16]. Positions held include Secretary of State of Georgia[10], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1777[40]; Administrator of Veterans Affairs[11], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1930[43]; member of the Georgia State Senate[12], a position[44], in United States[45]; consultant[13], a profession[46]; congressional staff[14], a profession[47]; and United States senator[15], a position[48], in United States[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[20], a courage award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1944[52]; Silver Star[21], a star[53], in United States[54], founded in 1918[55]; Soldier's Medal[22], a courage award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1926[58]; National Defense Service Medal[23], a service medal[59], in United States[60], founded in 1953[61]; Vietnam Service Medal[24], a service medal[62], in United States[63], founded in 1965[64]; and Vietnam Campaign Medal[25].

Personal Life

Max Cleland was affiliated with the Democratic Party[65].

Death and Burial

Max Cleland died on November 9, 2021[5]. He died in Atlanta[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Max Cleland ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (785 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Max Cleland born?

Max Cleland was born in Atlanta[2].

Where did Max Cleland die?

Max Cleland passed away in Atlanta[4].

What did Max Cleland do for work?

Max Cleland worked as politician[6].

Where did Max Cleland go to school?

Max Cleland was educated at Stetson University[17], Emory University[18], and Lithonia High School[19].

What awards did Max Cleland receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[20], Silver Star[21], Soldier's Medal[22], and National Defense Service Medal[23].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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