Orrin Hatch

American politician (1934–2022) – Former United States Senator and Former President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate (2015-2019)
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Orrin Hatch

Summary

Orrin Hatch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Homestead[2]. He was born on March 22, 1934[3]. He died in Salt Lake City[4]. He died on April 23, 2022[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], hymnwriter[8], cleric[9], and anti-abortion activist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Orrin Hatch was born in Homestead[2].
  • Orrin Hatch died in Salt Lake City[4].
  • Orrin Hatch was born on March 22, 1934[3].
  • Orrin Hatch died on April 23, 2022[5].
  • Orrin Hatch's father was Jesse Hatch[12].
  • Orrin Hatch held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Orrin Hatch's professions included politician[6].
  • Orrin Hatch's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Orrin Hatch's professions included hymnwriter[8].
  • Orrin Hatch worked as a cleric[9].
  • Orrin Hatch worked as an anti-abortion activist[10].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[14].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Orrin Hatch held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Orrin Hatch was educated at Brigham Young University[20].
  • Orrin Hatch's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh School of Law[21].
  • Orrin Hatch was educated at Baldwin High School[22].
  • Orrin Hatch received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[23].
  • Orrin Hatch's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[24].
  • Orrin Hatch is recorded as male[25].
  • Orrin Hatch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Orrin Hatch was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Homestead[2], Orrin Hatch… he was born on March 22, 1934[3]. His father was Jesse Hatch[12].

Education

Educated at Brigham Young University[20], University of Pittsburgh School of Law[21], and Baldwin High School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], hymnwriter[8], cleric[9], and anti-abortion activist[10]. Positions held include President pro tempore of the United States Senate[14], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and United States senator[15], a position[31], in United States[32].

Recognition

Orrin Hatch received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[23].

Personal Life

Orrin Hatch's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[24]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

Orrin Hatch died on April 23, 2022[5]. He died in Salt Lake City[4].

Why It Matters

Orrin Hatch ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Orrin Hatch born?

Orrin Hatch was born in Homestead[2].

Where did Orrin Hatch die?

Orrin Hatch passed away in Salt Lake City[4].

Who were Orrin Hatch's parents?

Orrin Hatch's father was Jesse Hatch[12].

What did Orrin Hatch do for work?

Orrin Hatch worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], hymnwriter[8], cleric[9], and anti-abortion activist[10].

Where did Orrin Hatch go to school?

Orrin Hatch was educated at Brigham Young University[20], University of Pittsburgh School of Law[21], and Baldwin High School[22].

What awards did Orrin Hatch receive?

Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . ANTI-ABORTION BILL VOTED, 4-0. congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . nbcnews.com. nbcnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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