Ray Blanton

American politician (1930–1996)
Person human Q885000
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Ray Blanton

Summary

Ray Blanton is a human[1]. Born in Hardin County[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1930[3]. He died in Jackson[4]. He died on November 22, 1996[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hardin County[2], Ray Blanton…
  • Ray Blanton died in Jackson[4].
  • Ray Blanton was born on April 10, 1930[3].
  • Ray Blanton died on November 22, 1996[5].
  • Ray Blanton is buried at Tennessee[9].
  • Ray Blanton held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ray Blanton's professions included politician[6].
  • Ray Blanton worked as a teacher[7].
  • Ray Blanton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • Ray Blanton held the position of member of the Tennessee House of Representatives[12].
  • Ray Blanton held the position of Governor of Tennessee[13].
  • Ray Blanton's education included a stint at University of Tennessee[14].
  • Ray Blanton is recorded as male[15].
  • Ray Blanton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ray Blanton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • Ray Blanton's family name is recorded as Blanton[18].
  • Ray Blanton's given name is recorded as Ray[19].
  • Ray Blanton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[20].
  • Ray Blanton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Ray Blanton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ray Blanton'}[22].
  • Ray Blanton's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/ray-blanton/[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Blanton's place of birth was Hardin County[2]. He was born on April 10, 1930[3].

Education

Ray Blanton's education included a stint at University of Tennessee[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and teacher[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[24], in United States[25]; member of the Tennessee House of Representatives[12], a position[26], in United States[27]; and Governor of Tennessee[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1796[30].

Personal Life

Ray Blanton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

Ray Blanton died on November 22, 1996[5]. He died in Jackson[4]. He is buried at Tennessee[9].

Why It Matters

Ray Blanton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ray Blanton born?

Born in Hardin County[2], Ray Blanton…

Where did Ray Blanton die?

Ray Blanton passed away in Jackson[4].

What did Ray Blanton do for work?

Ray Blanton worked as politician[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Ray Blanton go to school?

Ray Blanton was educated at University of Tennessee[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Jackson
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name Ray
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