Newton Diehl Baker Jr.

American politician (1871–1937)
Person human Q926206
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Newton Diehl Baker Jr.

Summary

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. is a human[1]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was born in Martinsburg[2]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was born on December 3, 1871[3]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died in Shaker Heights[4]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died on December 25, 1937[5]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was born in Martinsburg[2].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died in Shaker Heights[4].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was born on December 3, 1871[3].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died on December 25, 1937[5].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. is buried at Lake View Cemetery[10].
  • Among Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s spouses was Elizabeth Leopold[11].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s professions included lawyer[6].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s professions included politician[7].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. worked as a judge[8].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of War[13].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. held the position of mayor of Cleveland[14].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was educated at Johns Hopkins University[15].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s education included a stint at Washington and Lee University School of Law[16].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was educated at Episcopal High School[17].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. received the Distinguished Service Medal[18].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. is recorded as male[21].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Newton D. Baker[24].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Manuscript Division[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s residence is recorded as Newton D. Baker House[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s place of birth was Martinsburg[2]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was born on December 3, 1871[3].

Education

Educated at Johns Hopkins University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1876[30], headquartered in Baltimore[31]; Washington and Lee University School of Law[16], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1849[34]; and Episcopal High School[17], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1839[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include United States Secretary of War[13], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1789[40] and mayor of Cleveland[14], a public office[41], in United States[42], founded in 1836[43].

Recognition

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. received the Distinguished Service Medal[18].

Personal Life

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was married to Elizabeth Leopold[11]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died on December 25, 1937[5]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. died in Shaker Heights[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Newton Diehl Baker Jr. is buried at Lake View Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[9] Newton Diehl Baker Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] Newton Diehl Baker Jr. is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Newton Diehl Baker Jr. born?

Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s place of birth was Martinsburg[2].

Where did Newton Diehl Baker Jr. die?

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. passed away in Shaker Heights[4].

Who was Newton Diehl Baker Jr. married to?

Newton Diehl Baker Jr.'s spouses include Elizabeth Leopold[11].

What did Newton Diehl Baker Jr. do for work?

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and judge[8].

Where did Newton Diehl Baker Jr. go to school?

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. was educated at Johns Hopkins University[15], Washington and Lee University School of Law[16], and Episcopal High School[17].

What awards did Newton Diehl Baker Jr. receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . npgallery.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . NNDB. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . World Almanac (1921 edition). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . West Virginia Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . West Virginia Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Library of Congress Online Catalog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . npgallery.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician, judge
    Position held United States Secretary of War, mayor of Cleveland
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    Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Washington and Lee University School of Law, Episcopal High School
    Place of burial Lake View Cemetery
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    Place of death Shaker Heights
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