Robert Byrd

Summary

Robert Byrd is a human^[1]. Born in North Wilkesboro^[2], he… he passed away in Merrifield^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4], lawyer^[5], historian^[6], and fiddler^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,622 views/month, #5,341 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Robert Byrd's place of birth was North Wilkesboro^[2].
• Robert Byrd died in Merrifield^[3].
• Burial took place at Columbia Gardens Cemetery^[9].
• Robert Byrd's father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[10].
• Robert Byrd's mother was Ada Mae Sale^[11].
• Robert Byrd held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Robert Byrd's professions included politician^[4].
• Robert Byrd worked as a lawyer^[5].
• Robert Byrd worked as a historian^[6].
• Robert Byrd's professions included fiddler^[7].
• Robert Byrd held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives^[13].
• Robert Byrd held the position of member of the State Senate of West Virginia^[14].
• Robert Byrd held the position of Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates^[15].
• Robert Byrd held the position of secretary^[16].
• Robert Byrd held the position of whip^[17].
• Robert Byrd held the position of United States senator^[18].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at Marshall University^[19].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at George Washington University^[20].
• Robert Byrd was educated at primary school^[21].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at University of Charleston^[22].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at George Washington University Law School^[23].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at Washington College of Law^[24].
• Robert Byrd received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[25].
• Robert Byrd received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[26].
• Robert Byrd received the Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Byrd's place of birth was North Wilkesboro^[2]. His father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[10]. His mother was Ada Mae Sale^[11].

Education

Educated at Marshall University^[19], George Washington University^[20], primary school^[21], University of Charleston^[22], George Washington University Law School^[23], and Washington College of Law^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], lawyer^[5], historian^[6], and fiddler^[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives^[13], a member of parliament^[28], in United States^[29]; member of the State Senate of West Virginia^[14]; Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates^[15]; secretary^[16], a profession^[30]; whip^[17], a position^[31]; and United States senator^[18], a position^[32], in United States^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[25], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[26], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas^[27], and Friend of History Award^[34].

Personal Life

Robert Byrd's religion is recorded as Baptists^[35]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[36].

Death and Burial

Robert Byrd passed away in Merrifield^[3]. He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Byrd include Green Bank Telescope^[37], a radio telescope^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1990^[40] and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education^[41], a research institute^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 2002^[44].

Why It Matters

Robert Byrd ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,622 views/month, #5,341 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include Green Bank Telescope^[37], a radio telescope^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1990^[40] and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education^[41], a research institute^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 2002^[44].

FAQs

Where was Robert Byrd born?

Born in North Wilkesboro^[2], Robert Byrd…

Where did Robert Byrd die?

Robert Byrd passed away in Merrifield^[3].

Who were Robert Byrd's parents?

Robert Byrd's father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[10]. Robert Byrd's mother was Ada Mae Sale^[11].

What did Robert Byrd do for work?

Robert Byrd worked as politician^[4], lawyer^[5], historian^[6], and fiddler^[7].

Where did Robert Byrd go to school?

Robert Byrd was educated at Marshall University^[19], George Washington University^[20], primary school^[21], and University of Charleston^[22].

What awards did Robert Byrd receive?

Honors received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[25], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[26], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas^[27], and Friend of History Award^[34].