Ruth Bell Graham

American author (1920–2007)
Person human Q2124740
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Ruth Bell Graham

Summary

Ruth Bell Graham is a human[1]. Born in Huai'an[2], she… she was born on +1920-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Montreat[4]. She died on +2007-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a painter[6], philanthropist[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Bell Graham was born in Huai'an[2].
  • Ruth Bell Graham died in Montreat[4].
  • Ruth Bell Graham was born on +1920-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ruth Bell Graham died on +2007-06-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at North Carolina[11].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's father was L. Nelson Bell[12].
  • Ruth Bell Graham was married to Billy Graham[13].
  • A child of Ruth Bell Graham was Franklin Graham[14].
  • A child of Ruth Bell Graham was Anne Graham Lotz[15].
  • A child of Ruth Bell Graham was Gigi Graham[16].
  • Ruth Bell Graham held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's professions included painter[6].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Ruth Bell Graham worked as a writer[8].
  • Ruth Bell Graham worked as a poet[9].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's education included a stint at Wheaton College[18].
  • Ruth Bell Graham received the Congressional Gold Medal[19].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's image is recorded as Ruth Bell Graham - L0055 860Fo30141612210075 (cropped).jpg[20].
  • Ruth Bell Graham is recorded as female[21].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's ISNI is recorded as 0000000117480731[23].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 18042646[24].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's GND ID is recorded as 120035731[25].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n82043196[26].
  • Ruth Bell Graham's Commons category is recorded as Ruth Bell Graham[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ruth Bell Graham was born in Huai'an[2]. She was born on +1920-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was L. Nelson Bell[12].

Education

Ruth Bell Graham was educated at Wheaton College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], philanthropist[7], writer[8], and poet[9].

Recognition

Ruth Bell Graham received the Congressional Gold Medal[19].

Personal Life

Among Ruth Bell Graham's spouses was Billy Graham[13]. Children include Franklin Graham[14], a pastor[28], b. 1952[29], of United States[30], awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[31]; Anne Graham Lotz[15], a writer[32], b. 1948[33], of United States[34]; and Gigi Graham[16], a writer[35], b. 1945[36].

Death and Burial

Ruth Bell Graham died on +2007-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Montreat[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[37]. She is buried at North Carolina[11].

Why It Matters

Ruth Bell Graham ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Bell Graham born?

Ruth Bell Graham's place of birth was Huai'an[2].

Where did Ruth Bell Graham die?

Ruth Bell Graham died in Montreat[4].

Who were Ruth Bell Graham's parents?

Ruth Bell Graham's father was L. Nelson Bell[12].

Who was Ruth Bell Graham married to?

Ruth Bell Graham's spouses include Billy Graham[13].

What did Ruth Bell Graham do for work?

Ruth Bell Graham worked as painter[6], philanthropist[7], writer[8], and poet[9].

Where did Ruth Bell Graham go to school?

Ruth Bell Graham was educated at Wheaton College[18].

What awards did Ruth Bell Graham receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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