Strom Thurmond

Summary

Strom Thurmond is a human^[1]. Born in Edgefield^[2], he… he died in Edgefield^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4], teacher^[5], judge^[6], and lawyer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,890 views/month, #3,960 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Strom Thurmond's place of birth was Edgefield^[2].
• Strom Thurmond passed away in Edgefield^[3].
• Burial took place at Edgefield^[9].
• Strom Thurmond's father was John William Thurmond^[10].
• Strom Thurmond's mother was Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond^[11].
• Strom Thurmond was married to Jean Crouch Thurmond^[12].
• Among Strom Thurmond's spouses was Nancy Janice Moore^[13].
• Among Strom Thurmond's spouses was Nancy Moore^[14].
• A child of Strom Thurmond was Essie Mae Washington-Williams^[15].
• A child of Strom Thurmond was Paul Thurmond^[16].
• A child of Strom Thurmond was James Strom Thurmond Jr.^[17].
• A child of Strom Thurmond was Nancy Moore Thurmond^[18].
• A child of Strom Thurmond was Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer^[19].
• Strom Thurmond held citizenship in United States^[20].
• Strom Thurmond worked as a politician^[4].
• Strom Thurmond's professions included teacher^[5].
• Strom Thurmond's professions included judge^[6].
• Strom Thurmond worked as a lawyer^[7].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina^[21].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of Governor of South Carolina^[22].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of judge^[23].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of United States senator^[24].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of United States senator^[25].
• Strom Thurmond held the position of United States senator^[26].
• Strom Thurmond was educated at Clemson University^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edgefield^[2], Strom Thurmond… his father was John William Thurmond^[10]. His mother was Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond^[11].

Education

Strom Thurmond was educated at Clemson University^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], teacher^[5], judge^[6], and lawyer^[7]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of South Carolina^[21]; Governor of South Carolina^[22], a governor^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1776^[30]; judge^[23], a legal profession^[31]; United States senator^[24], a position^[32], in United States^[33]; and President pro tempore of the United States Senate^[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal^[35], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[36], Purple Heart^[37], Presidential Citizens Medal^[38], Presidential Medal of Freedom^[39], and World War II Victory Medal^[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Crouch Thurmond^[12], 1926–1960^[41], of United States^[42]; Nancy Janice Moore^[13], a non-fiction writer^[43], b. 1946^[44], of United States^[45]; and Nancy Moore^[14], a beauty pageant contestant^[46], b. 1947^[47], of United States^[48]. Children include Essie Mae Washington-Williams^[15], Paul Thurmond^[16], James Strom Thurmond Jr.^[17], Nancy Moore Thurmond^[18], and Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer^[19]. His religion is recorded as Southern Baptist Convention^[49]. Political affiliations include Republican Party^[50], Democratic Party^[51], and States' Rights Democratic Party^[52].

Death and Burial

Strom Thurmond passed away in Edgefield^[3]. He is buried at Edgefield^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Strom Thurmond include J. Strom Thurmond Dam^[53], a dam^[54], in United States^[55], founded in 1954^[56].

Why It Matters

Strom Thurmond ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,890 views/month, #3,960 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

Entities named for him include J. Strom Thurmond Dam^[53], a dam^[54], in United States^[55], founded in 1954^[56].

FAQs

Where was Strom Thurmond born?

Strom Thurmond was born in Edgefield^[2].

Where did Strom Thurmond die?

Strom Thurmond passed away in Edgefield^[3].

Who were Strom Thurmond's parents?

Strom Thurmond's father was John William Thurmond^[10]. Strom Thurmond's mother was Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond^[11].

Who was Strom Thurmond married to?

Strom Thurmond's spouses include Jean Crouch Thurmond^[12], Nancy Janice Moore^[13], and Nancy Moore^[14].

What did Strom Thurmond do for work?

Strom Thurmond worked as politician^[4], teacher^[5], judge^[6], and lawyer^[7].

Where did Strom Thurmond go to school?

Strom Thurmond was educated at Clemson University^[27].

What awards did Strom Thurmond receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal^[35], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[36], Purple Heart^[37], and Presidential Citizens Medal^[38].