Oscar Underwood

American politician (1862–1929)
Person human Q454609
Oscar Underwood
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Oscar Underwood

Summary

Oscar Underwood is a human[1]. He was born in Louisville[2]. He was born on May 6, 1862[3]. He passed away in Woodlawn[4]. He died on January 25, 1929[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Oscar Underwood's place of birth was Louisville[2].
  • Oscar Underwood died in Woodlawn[4].
  • Oscar Underwood was born on May 6, 1862[3].
  • Oscar Underwood died on January 25, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[9].
  • Oscar Underwood's father was Eugene Underwood[10].
  • Oscar Underwood held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Oscar Underwood's professions included politician[6].
  • Oscar Underwood worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Oscar Underwood held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Oscar Underwood's education included a stint at University of Virginia[18].
  • Oscar Underwood is recorded as male[19].
  • Oscar Underwood's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Oscar Underwood was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Oscar Underwood's Commons category is recorded as Oscar Underwood[22].
  • Oscar Underwood's family name is recorded as Underwood[23].
  • Oscar Underwood's given name is recorded as Oscar[24].
  • Oscar Underwood's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Oscar Underwood's described by source is recorded as The New Student's Reference Work[26].
  • Oscar Underwood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Oscar Underwood's place of birth was Louisville[2]. He was born on May 6, 1862[3]. His father was Eugene Underwood[10].

Education

Oscar Underwood was educated at University of Virginia[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[13], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Oscar Underwood was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Oscar Underwood died on January 25, 1929[5]. He died in Woodlawn[4]. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Oscar Underwood ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Oscar Underwood born?

Born in Louisville[2], Oscar Underwood…

Where did Oscar Underwood die?

Oscar Underwood passed away in Woodlawn[4].

Who were Oscar Underwood's parents?

Oscar Underwood's father was Eugene Underwood[10].

What did Oscar Underwood do for work?

Oscar Underwood worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Oscar Underwood go to school?

Oscar Underwood was educated at University of Virginia[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Eugene Underwood
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Citizenship
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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