Robert P. Patterson

American federal judge, Undersecretary of War, later Secretary of War (1891-1952)
Person human Q723287
Robert P. Patterson
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Summary

Robert P. Patterson was born on February 12, 1891[1], in Glens Falls[2]. He died on January 22, 1952[3], in Newark[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], politician[7], jurist[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Q140441775[12]
  • Child: Robert P. Patterson, Jr.[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[14]
  • Position held: Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit[15], United States Secretary of War[16]
  • Educated at: Union College[17], Harvard Law School[18]
  • Award received: Silver Star[19]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Party[22]
  • Commons category: Robert Porter Patterson[23]
  • Military, police or special rank: major[24]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[25]
  • Family name: Patterson[26]
  • Given name: Robert[27]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Name in native language: Robert Porter Patterson[30]

Why It Matters

Robert P. Patterson has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Robert P. Patterson born?

Robert P. Patterson's place of birth was Glens Falls[2].

Where did Robert P. Patterson die?

Robert P. Patterson passed away in Newark[4].

Who was Robert P. Patterson married to?

Robert P. Patterson's spouses include Q140441775[12].

What did Robert P. Patterson do for work?

Robert P. Patterson worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], politician[7], jurist[8], and military officer[9].

Where did Robert P. Patterson go to school?

Robert P. Patterson was educated at Union College[17] and Harvard Law School[18].

What awards did Robert P. Patterson receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[19].

References

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  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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