Ralph Herseth

Governors of South Dakota (1909-1969)
Person human Q882912
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Ralph Herseth

Summary

Ralph Herseth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Houghton[2]. He was born on July 2, 1909[3]. He died in Aberdeen[4]. He died on January 24, 1969[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Houghton[2], Ralph Herseth…
  • Ralph Herseth passed away in Aberdeen[4].
  • Ralph Herseth was born on July 2, 1909[3].
  • Ralph Herseth died on January 24, 1969[5].
  • Ralph Herseth is buried at Houghton Cemetery[10].
  • Ralph Herseth was married to Lorna B. Herseth[11].
  • A child of Ralph Herseth was Lars Herseth[12].
  • Ralph Herseth held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ralph Herseth's professions included politician[6].
  • Ralph Herseth worked as a farmer[7].
  • Ralph Herseth's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Ralph Herseth held the position of Governor of South Dakota[14].
  • Ralph Herseth held the position of member of the State Senate of South Dakota[15].
  • Ralph Herseth was educated at North Dakota State University[16].
  • Ralph Herseth was educated at Northern State University[17].
  • Ralph Herseth is recorded as male[18].
  • Ralph Herseth's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ralph Herseth was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Ralph Herseth's family name is recorded as Herseth[21].
  • Ralph Herseth's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].
  • Ralph Herseth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ralph Herseth's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/ralph-e-herseth/[24].

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Origins and Family

Ralph Herseth's place of birth was Houghton[2]. He was born on July 2, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at North Dakota State University[16], a public university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1890[27] and Northern State University[17], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1901[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include Governor of South Dakota[14], a governor[31], in United States[32], founded in 1889[33] and member of the State Senate of South Dakota[15], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Ralph Herseth was married to Lorna B. Herseth[11]. A child of him was Lars Herseth[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Ralph Herseth died on January 24, 1969[5]. He passed away in Aberdeen[4]. He is buried at Houghton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ralph Herseth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Herseth born?

Ralph Herseth's place of birth was Houghton[2].

Where did Ralph Herseth die?

Ralph Herseth passed away in Aberdeen[4].

Who was Ralph Herseth married to?

Ralph Herseth's spouses include Lorna B. Herseth[11].

What did Ralph Herseth do for work?

Ralph Herseth worked as politician[6], farmer[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Ralph Herseth go to school?

Ralph Herseth was educated at North Dakota State University[16] and Northern State University[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Aberdeen
    Child Lars Herseth
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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