Spessard Holland

former Senator and Governor of Florida (1892–1971)
Person human Q881393
Spessard Holland
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Spessard Holland

Summary

Spessard Holland is a human[1]. Born in Bartow[2], he… he was born on July 10, 1892[3]. He passed away in Bartow[4]. He died on November 6, 1971[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spessard Holland's place of birth was Bartow[2].
  • Spessard Holland passed away in Bartow[4].
  • Spessard Holland was born on July 10, 1892[3].
  • Spessard Holland died on November 6, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Wildwood Cemetery[11].
  • Spessard Holland held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Spessard Holland's professions included politician[6].
  • Spessard Holland's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Spessard Holland worked as a judge[8].
  • Spessard Holland's professions included teacher[9].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of member of the State Senate of Florida[13].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of Governor of Florida[14].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of prosecutor[15].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of county judge[16].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of trustee[17].
  • Spessard Holland held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Spessard Holland's education included a stint at Emory University[19].
  • Spessard Holland's education included a stint at University of Florida[20].
  • Spessard Holland's education included a stint at primary school[21].
  • Spessard Holland's education included a stint at Fredric G. Levin College of Law[22].
  • Spessard Holland was educated at Bartow High School[23].
  • Spessard Holland received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[24].
  • Spessard Holland was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[25].
  • Spessard Holland is recorded as male[26].
  • Spessard Holland's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Spessard Holland was born in Bartow[2]. He was born on July 10, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at Emory University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in Atlanta[31]; University of Florida[20]; primary school[21]; Fredric G. Levin College of Law[22]; and Bartow High School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and teacher[9]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Florida[13], a position[32], in United States[33]; Governor of Florida[14], a governor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1845[36]; prosecutor[15], a legal profession[37]; county judge[16]; trustee[17], a legal term or legal concept[38]; and United States senator[18], a position[39], in United States[40].

Recognition

Spessard Holland received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[24].

Personal Life

Spessard Holland was affiliated with the Democratic Party[41].

Death and Burial

Spessard Holland died on November 6, 1971[5]. He passed away in Bartow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[42]. He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Spessard Holland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Spessard Holland born?

Spessard Holland's place of birth was Bartow[2].

Where did Spessard Holland die?

Spessard Holland passed away in Bartow[4].

What did Spessard Holland do for work?

Spessard Holland worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Spessard Holland go to school?

Spessard Holland was educated at Emory University[19], University of Florida[20], primary school[21], and Fredric G. Levin College of Law[22].

What awards did Spessard Holland receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[24].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [41] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [9] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . commencement.miami.edu. commencement.miami.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [42] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge +1
    Position held member of the State Senate of Florida, Governor of Florida, prosecutor +15
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bartow
    Award received
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
    Instance of human
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