Richard Lamm

American politician (1935–2021)
Person human Q884986
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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], lawyer[8], governor[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]

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 was born on August 3, 1935[12].
  • Richard Lamm died on July 29, 2021[5].
  • Among Richard Lamm's spouses was Dottie Lamm[13].
  • Richard Lamm held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Richard Lamm worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Lamm's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Richard Lamm's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Richard Lamm worked as a governor[9].
  • Richard Lamm worked as a jurist[10].
  • Richard Lamm held the position of Governor of Colorado[15].
  • Richard Lamm held the position of member of the Colorado House of Representatives[16].
  • Among Richard Lamm's employers was University of Denver[17].
  • Richard Lamm was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].
  • Richard Lamm's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley School of Law[19].
  • Richard Lamm received the Humanist of the Year[20].
  • Richard Lamm is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Lamm's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Lamm was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Richard Lamm's military branch is recorded as United States Army[24].
  • Richard Lamm's Commons category is recorded as Richard Lamm[25].
  • Richard Lamm's family name is recorded as Lamm[26].
  • Richard Lamm's given name is recorded as Richard[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madison[2], Richard Lamm… Recorded date of birth include September 12, 1935[3] and August 3, 1935[12].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and University of California, Berkeley School of Law[19], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1894[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], governor[9], and jurist[10]. Among Richard Lamm's employers was University of Denver[17]. Positions held include Governor of Colorado[15], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1876[36] and member of the Colorado House of Representatives[16], a position[37], in United States[38].

Recognition

Richard Lamm received the Humanist of the Year[20].

Personal Life

Among Richard Lamm's spouses was Dottie Lamm[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Richard Lamm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 11 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[13].

What did Richard Lamm do for work?

Richard Lamm worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], governor[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Richard Lamm go to school?

Richard Lamm was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18] and University of California, Berkeley School of Law[19].

What awards did Richard Lamm receive?

Honors received include Humanist of the Year[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  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. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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