Ruby Bridges
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Ruby Bridges
Summary
Ruby Bridges is a human[1]. Born in Tylertown[2], she… she was born on September 8, 1954[3]. She worked as a philanthropist[4] and activist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #4,643 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Ruby Bridges was born in Tylertown[2].
- Ruby Bridges was born on September 8, 1954[3].
- Ruby Bridges held citizenship in United States[7].
- Ruby Bridges worked as a philanthropist[4].
- Ruby Bridges's professions included activist[5].
- Ruby Bridges was educated at William Frantz Elementary School[8].
- Ruby Bridges was educated at Frederick Douglass High School[9].
- Ruby Bridges received the Presidential Citizens Medal[10].
- Ruby Bridges received the honorary degree[11].
- Ruby Bridges received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award[12].
- Ruby Bridges received the Orbis Pictus Award[13].
- Ruby Bridges is recorded as female[14].
- Ruby Bridges's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Ruby Bridges's Commons category is recorded as Ruby Bridges[16].
- 1960 marks the founding of Ruby Bridges[17].
- Ruby Bridges's family name is recorded as Bridges[18].
- Ruby Bridges's given name is recorded as Ruby[19].
- Ruby Bridges's significant event is recorded as desegregation[20].
- Ruby Bridges's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
- Ruby Bridges's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ruby Bridges'}[22].
- Ruby Bridges's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[23].
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Origins and Family
Ruby Bridges was born in Tylertown[2]. She was born on September 8, 1954[3].
Education
Educated at William Frantz Elementary School[8], a school building[24], in United States[25] and Frederick Douglass High School[9], a school[26], in United States[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philanthropist[4] and activist[5].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Citizens Medal[10], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1969[30]; honorary degree[11], an award[31]; Jane Addams Children's Book Award[12], a literary award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1953[34]; and Orbis Pictus Award[13], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1990[37].
Why It Matters
Ruby Bridges ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #4,643 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Ruby Bridges born?
Born in Tylertown[2], Ruby Bridges…
What did Ruby Bridges do for work?
Ruby Bridges worked as philanthropist[4] and activist[5].
Where did Ruby Bridges go to school?
Ruby Bridges was educated at William Frantz Elementary School[8] and Frederick Douglass High School[9].
What awards did Ruby Bridges receive?
Honors received include Presidential Citizens Medal[10], honorary degree[11], Jane Addams Children's Book Award[12], and Orbis Pictus Award[13].