Richard Lamm

American politician (1935–2021)
Person human Q884986
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Richard Lamm

Summary

Richard Lamm is a human[1]. His place of birth was Madison[2]. He was born on September 12, 1935[3]. He passed away in Denver[4]. He died on July 29, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (499 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Lamm's place of birth was Madison[2].
  • Richard Lamm passed away in Denver[4].
  • Richard Lamm was born on September 12, 1935[3].
  • Richard Lamm died on July 29, 2021[5].
  • Richard Lamm was married to Dottie Lamm[10].
  • Richard Lamm held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Richard Lamm worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Lamm worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Richard Lamm's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Richard Lamm held the position of Governor of Colorado[12].
  • Richard Lamm held the position of member of the Colorado House of Representatives[13].
  • Richard Lamm was employed by University of Denver[14].
  • Richard Lamm's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[15].
  • Richard Lamm's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley School of Law[16].
  • Richard Lamm received the Humanist of the Year[17].
  • Richard Lamm is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Lamm's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Lamm was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Richard Lamm's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Richard Lamm's Commons category is recorded as Richard Lamm[22].
  • Richard Lamm's family name is recorded as Lamm[23].
  • Richard Lamm's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Lamm's work location is recorded as Denver[25].
  • Richard Lamm's work location is recorded as Boston[26].
  • Richard Lamm's described by source is recorded as Richard Lamm, Governor and Early Abortion Rights Supporter, Dies at 85[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Madison[2], Richard Lamm… he was born on September 12, 1935[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and University of California, Berkeley School of Law[16], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1894[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8]. Among Richard Lamm's employers was University of Denver[14]. Positions held include Governor of Colorado[12], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1876[36] and member of the Colorado House of Representatives[13], a position[37], in United States[38].

Recognition

Richard Lamm received the Humanist of the Year[17].

Personal Life

Richard Lamm was married to Dottie Lamm[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Richard Lamm died on July 29, 2021[5]. He passed away in Denver[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Lamm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (499 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Richard Lamm born?

Richard Lamm was born in Madison[2].

Where did Richard Lamm die?

Richard Lamm passed away in Denver[4].

Who was Richard Lamm married to?

Richard Lamm's spouses include Dottie Lamm[10].

What did Richard Lamm do for work?

Richard Lamm worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Richard Lamm go to school?

Richard Lamm was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[15] and University of California, Berkeley School of Law[16].

What awards did Richard Lamm receive?

Honors received include Humanist of the Year[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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