Robert Rutherford McCormick
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Robert Rutherford McCormick
Summary
Robert Rutherford McCormick is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on +1880-07-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Wheaton[4]. He died on +1955-04-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a peace activist[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and newspaper editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2], Robert Rutherford McCormick…
- Robert Rutherford McCormick passed away in Wheaton[4].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was born on +1880-07-30T00:00:00Z[3].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was born on +1880-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick died on +1955-04-01T00:00:00Z[5].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick died on +1955-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
- Burial took place at Cantigny[12].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's father was Robert Sanderson McCormick[13].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's mother was Katherine Medill McCormick[14].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was married to Amy Irwin McCormick[15].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick held citizenship in United States[16].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick worked as a peace activist[6].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's professions included newspaper proprietor[7].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's professions included newspaper editor[8].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick held the position of Chicago Alderman[17].
- Among Robert Rutherford McCormick's employers was Chicago Tribune[18].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was employed by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago[19].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was employed by WGN[20].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was educated at Yale College[21].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's education included a stint at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[22].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's education included a stint at Ludgrove School[23].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was educated at Elstree School[24].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick was educated at Groton School[25].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick received the Distinguished Service Medal[26].
- Robert Rutherford McCormick's image is recorded as Robert R. McCormick cph.3b30054.jpg[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Robert Rutherford McCormick's place of birth was Chicago[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1880-07-30T00:00:00Z[3] and +1880-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Robert Sanderson McCormick[13]. His mother was Katherine Medill McCormick[14].
Education
Educated at Yale College[21], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30]; Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[22], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1859[33]; Ludgrove School[23], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1892[36]; Elstree School[24], an independent school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1848[39]; and Groton School[25], a school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1884[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include peace activist[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and newspaper editor[8]. Employers include Chicago Tribune[18], a daily newspaper[43], in United States[44], founded in 1847[45], headquartered in Tribune Tower[46]; Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago[19], a government agency[47], in United States[48], headquartered in Chicago[49]; and WGN[20], a radio station[50], in United States[51], founded in 1922[52]. Robert Rutherford McCormick held the position of Chicago Alderman[17].
Recognition
Robert Rutherford McCormick received the Distinguished Service Medal[26].
Personal Life
Among Robert Rutherford McCormick's spouses was Amy Irwin McCormick[15]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[53].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include +1955-04-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +1955-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. Robert Rutherford McCormick died in Wheaton[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[54]. Burial took place at Cantigny[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Rutherford McCormick include McCormick Place[55], a convention center[56], in United States[57] and McCormick Generating Station[58], a hydroelectric power station[59], in Canada[60], founded in 1951[61].
Why It Matters
Robert Rutherford McCormick ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include McCormick Place[55], a convention center[56], in United States[57] and McCormick Generating Station[58], a hydroelectric power station[59], in Canada[60], founded in 1951[61].
FAQs
Where was Robert Rutherford McCormick born?
Robert Rutherford McCormick was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Robert Rutherford McCormick die?
Robert Rutherford McCormick died in Wheaton[4].
Who were Robert Rutherford McCormick's parents?
Robert Rutherford McCormick's father was Robert Sanderson McCormick[13]. Robert Rutherford McCormick's mother was Katherine Medill McCormick[14].
Who was Robert Rutherford McCormick married to?
Robert Rutherford McCormick's spouses include Amy Irwin McCormick[15].
What did Robert Rutherford McCormick do for work?
Robert Rutherford McCormick worked as peace activist[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and newspaper editor[8].
Where did Robert Rutherford McCormick go to school?
Robert Rutherford McCormick was educated at Yale College[21], Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law[22], Ludgrove School[23], and Elstree School[24].
What awards did Robert Rutherford McCormick receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[26].