Robert Byrd

Summary

Robert Byrd is a human^[1]. Born in North Wilkesboro^[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1917^[3]. He passed away in Merrifield^[4]. He worked as a politician^[5], lawyer^[6], historian^[7], and fiddler^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,170 views/month, #5,341 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Byrd's place of birth was North Wilkesboro^[2].
• Robert Byrd died in Merrifield^[4].
• Robert Byrd was born on November 20, 1917^[3].
• Robert Byrd is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery^[10].
• Robert Byrd's father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[11].
• Robert Byrd's mother was Ada Mae Sale^[12].
• Robert Byrd held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Robert Byrd worked as a politician^[5].
• Robert Byrd worked as a lawyer^[6].
• Robert Byrd's professions included historian^[7].
• Robert Byrd worked as a fiddler^[8].
• Robert Byrd held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives^[14].
• Robert Byrd held the position of member of the State Senate of West Virginia^[15].
• Robert Byrd held the position of Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates^[16].
• Robert Byrd held the position of secretary^[17].
• Robert Byrd held the position of whip^[18].
• Robert Byrd held the position of United States senator^[19].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at Marshall University^[20].
• Robert Byrd was educated at George Washington University^[21].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at primary school^[22].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at University of Charleston^[23].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at George Washington University Law School^[24].
• Robert Byrd's education included a stint at Washington College of Law^[25].
• Robert Byrd received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[26].
• Robert Byrd received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Byrd's place of birth was North Wilkesboro^[2]. He was born on November 20, 1917^[3]. His father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[11]. His mother was Ada Mae Sale^[12].

Education

Educated at Marshall University^[20], George Washington University^[21], primary school^[22], University of Charleston^[23], George Washington University Law School^[24], and Washington College of Law^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[5], lawyer^[6], historian^[7], and fiddler^[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives^[14], a member of parliament^[28], in United States^[29]; member of the State Senate of West Virginia^[15]; Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates^[16]; secretary^[17], a profession^[30]; whip^[18], a position^[31]; and United States senator^[19], a position^[32], in United States^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[26], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[27], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas^[34], and Friend of History Award^[35].

Personal Life

Robert Byrd's religion is recorded as Baptists^[36]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[37].

Death and Burial

Robert Byrd died in Merrifield^[4]. He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Byrd include Green Bank Telescope^[38], a radio telescope^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1990^[41] and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education^[42], a research institute^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 2002^[45].

Why It Matters

Robert Byrd ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,170 views/month, #5,341 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

Entities named for him include Green Bank Telescope^[38], a radio telescope^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1990^[41] and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education^[42], a research institute^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 2002^[45].

FAQs

Where was Robert Byrd born?

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

Where did Robert Byrd die?

Robert Byrd passed away in Merrifield^[4].

Who were Robert Byrd's parents?

Robert Byrd's father was Cornelius Calvin Sale, Sr.^[11]. Robert Byrd's mother was Ada Mae Sale^[12].

What did Robert Byrd do for work?

Robert Byrd worked as politician^[5], lawyer^[6], historian^[7], and fiddler^[8].

Where did Robert Byrd go to school?

Robert Byrd was educated at Marshall University^[20], George Washington University^[21], primary school^[22], and University of Charleston^[23].

What awards did Robert Byrd receive?

Honors received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[26], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class^[27], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas^[34], and Friend of History Award^[35].