Paul Wellstone

American politician (1944-2002)
Person human Q731783
Paul Wellstone
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Paul Wellstone

Summary

Paul Wellstone is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on +1944-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Eveleth[4]. He died on +2002-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], political scientist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Paul Wellstone…
  • Paul Wellstone died in Eveleth[4].
  • Paul Wellstone was born on +1944-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Wellstone died on +2002-10-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Wellstone is buried at Lakewood Cemetery[10].
  • Paul Wellstone was married to Sheila Wellstone[11].
  • A child of Paul Wellstone was Marcia Wellstone Markuson[12].
  • Paul Wellstone held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Paul Wellstone worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul Wellstone's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Paul Wellstone's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Paul Wellstone held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Paul Wellstone was employed by Carleton College[20].
  • Paul Wellstone was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[21].
  • Paul Wellstone was educated at Yorktown High School[22].
  • Paul Wellstone's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[23].
  • Paul Wellstone was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[24].
  • Paul Wellstone's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].
  • Paul Wellstone's image is recorded as Paul Wellstone, official Senate photo portrait.jpg[26].
  • Paul Wellstone is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Wellstone's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on +1944-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[21], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and Yorktown High School[22], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1960[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], political scientist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Paul Wellstone's employers was Carleton College[20]. Positions held include United States senator[14], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Among Paul Wellstone's spouses was Sheila Wellstone[11]. A child of him was Marcia Wellstone Markuson[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[36].

Death and Burial

Paul Wellstone died on +2002-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Eveleth[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[37]. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Paul Wellstone ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Paul Wellstone born?

Paul Wellstone's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Paul Wellstone die?

Paul Wellstone passed away in Eveleth[4].

Who was Paul Wellstone married to?

Paul Wellstone's spouses include Sheila Wellstone[11].

What did Paul Wellstone do for work?

Paul Wellstone worked as politician[6], political scientist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Paul Wellstone go to school?

Paul Wellstone was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[21], Yorktown High School[22], and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . franken.senate.gov. franken.senate.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . storify.com. storify.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . 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. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [36] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [37] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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