Orval Faubus
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Summary
Orval Faubus was born on January 7, 1910[1], in Madison County[2]. He died on December 14, 1994[3], in Conway[4]. He worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], governor[7], and major[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,935 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Huntsville[10]
- Place of burial: Arkansas[11]
- Father: Sam Faubus[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Position held: Governor of Arkansas[14]
- Educated at: Commonwealth College[15]
- Member of: American Legion[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[18]
- Military branch: United States Army[19]
- Commons category: Orval Faubus[20]
- Military, police or special rank: major[21]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[22]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[23]
- Family name: Faubus[24]
- Given name: Orval[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- National Governors Association biography URL: https://www.nga.org/governor/orval-eugene-faubus/[28]
- Oral history at: Southern Oral History Program[29]
Why It Matters
Orval Faubus has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Orval Faubus born?
Orval Faubus's place of birth was Madison County[2].
Where did Orval Faubus die?
Orval Faubus died in Conway[4].
Who were Orval Faubus's parents?
Orval Faubus's father was Sam Faubus[12].
What did Orval Faubus do for work?
Orval Faubus worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], governor[7], and major[8].
Where did Orval Faubus go to school?
Orval Faubus was educated at Commonwealth College[15].