Michelle Obama
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Summary
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964[1], in Chicago[2]. She has worked as a lawyer[3], writer[4], politician[5], podcaster[6], and jurist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,708 views/month, #3,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Fraser Robinson III[9]
- Mother: Marian Shields Robinson[10]
- Spouse: Barack Obama[11]
- Child: Malia Obama[12], Sasha Obama[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Occupation: sociologist[17]
- Position held: attorney at law[18], board member[19], dean[20], vice president[21]
- Employer: Princeton University[22]
- Educated at: Woodlawn High School[23], Livingston High School[24], Marymount University[25]
- Award received: honorary member[26], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[27], National Women's Hall of Fame[28], honorary degree from Spelman College[29], BBC 100 Women[30], Women of the Year[31]
- Member of: National Honor Society[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33]
- Religion or worldview: United Church of Christ[34], Methodism[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Family: family of Barack Obama[37]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[38]
- Commons category: Michelle Obama[39]
- Residence: Hyde Park[40], White House[41], South Shore[42], White Cloud[43]
- Family name: Obama[44]
- Given name: Michelle[45], LaVaughn[46]
- Significant event: childbirth[47]
- Official website: https://www.obama.org/[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michelle Obama[49]
- Commons gallery: Michelle Obama[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1964-01-17[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: c19b8adb-734e-4e2f-948b-f97e01741e79[54]
Why It Matters
Michelle Obama has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to her include Becoming[57], a literary work[58].
FAQs
Where was Michelle Obama born?
Michelle Obama was born in Chicago[2].
Who were Michelle Obama's parents?
Michelle Obama's father was Fraser Robinson III[9]. Michelle Obama's mother was Marian Shields Robinson[10].
Who was Michelle Obama married to?
Michelle Obama's spouses include Barack Obama[11].
What did Michelle Obama do for work?
Michelle Obama worked as a lawyer[3], writer[4], politician[5], podcaster[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Michelle Obama go to school?
Michelle Obama was educated at Woodlawn High School[23], Livingston High School[24], and Marymount University[25].
What awards did Michelle Obama receive?
Honors received include honorary member[26], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[27], National Women's Hall of Fame[28], and honorary degree from Spelman College[29].