Mercer Cook

American diplomat
Person human Q6818266
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Mercer Cook

Summary

Mercer Cook is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on March 30, 1903[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 4, 1987[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], translator[7], and romanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Mercer Cook…
  • Mercer Cook died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Mercer Cook was born on March 30, 1903[3].
  • Mercer Cook died on October 4, 1987[5].
  • Mercer Cook's father was Will Marion Cook[10].
  • Mercer Cook's mother was Abbie Mitchell[11].
  • Mercer Cook held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Mercer Cook is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Mercer Cook's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Mercer Cook's professions included translator[7].
  • Mercer Cook worked as a romanist[8].
  • Mercer Cook held the position of United States Ambassador to Niger[14].
  • Mercer Cook was employed by Howard University[15].
  • Mercer Cook's education included a stint at Amherst College[16].
  • Mercer Cook is recorded as male[17].
  • Mercer Cook's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Mercer Cook's family name is recorded as Cook[19].
  • Mercer Cook's given name is recorded as Mercer[20].

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Origins and Family

Mercer Cook was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on March 30, 1903[3]. His father was Will Marion Cook[10]. His mother was Abbie Mitchell[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Mercer Cook was educated at Amherst College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], translator[7], and romanist[8]. Mercer Cook was employed by Howard University[15]. He held the position of United States Ambassador to Niger[14].

Death and Burial

Mercer Cook died on October 4, 1987[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Mercer Cook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Mercer Cook born?

Mercer Cook's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Mercer Cook die?

Mercer Cook passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Mercer Cook's parents?

Mercer Cook's father was Will Marion Cook[10]. Mercer Cook's mother was Abbie Mitchell[11].

What did Mercer Cook do for work?

Mercer Cook worked as diplomat[6], translator[7], and romanist[8].

Where did Mercer Cook go to school?

Mercer Cook was educated at Amherst College[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of death Washington, D.C.
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