Samuel Pierce

American government official (1922-2000)
Person human Q1431452
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Summary

Samuel Pierce was born on September 8, 1922[1], in Glen Cove[2]. He died on October 31, 2000[3], in Glen Cove[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1922[8]
  • Date of death: 2000[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Position held: United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development[11]
  • Employer: New York University[12], Yale University[13]
  • Educated at: Cornell University[14], New York University[15], New York University School of Law[16], Cornell Law School[17], Glen Cove High School[18]
  • Award received: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[19]
  • Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Republican Party[22]
  • Commons category: Samuel Pierce[23]
  • Family name: Pierce[24]
  • Given name: Samuel[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]

Why It Matters

Samuel Pierce has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Pierce born?

Samuel Pierce's place of birth was Glen Cove[2].

Where did Samuel Pierce die?

Samuel Pierce died in Glen Cove[4].

What did Samuel Pierce do for work?

Samuel Pierce worked as a politician[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Samuel Pierce go to school?

Samuel Pierce was educated at Cornell University[14], New York University[15], New York University School of Law[16], and Cornell Law School[17].

What awards did Samuel Pierce receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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