Terry Sanford

65th governor of North Carolina (1917–1998)
Person human Q878810
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Terry Sanford

Summary

Terry Sanford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Laurinburg[2]. He was born on August 20, 1917[3]. He died in Durham[4]. He died on April 18, 1998[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Laurinburg[2], Terry Sanford…
  • Terry Sanford died in Durham[4].
  • Terry Sanford was born on August 20, 1917[3].
  • Terry Sanford died on April 18, 1998[5].
  • Terry Sanford is buried at Duke Chapel[9].
  • Among Terry Sanford's spouses was Margaret Rose Sanford[10].
  • Terry Sanford held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Terry Sanford worked as a politician[6].
  • Terry Sanford worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of Governor of North Carolina[12].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Terry Sanford held the position of member of the North Carolina Senate[17].
  • Terry Sanford was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[18].
  • Terry Sanford received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
  • Terry Sanford received the Purple Heart[20].
  • Terry Sanford received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21].
  • Terry Sanford received the North Carolina Award for Public Service[22].
  • Terry Sanford is recorded as male[23].
  • Terry Sanford's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Terry Sanford was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Terry Sanford's Commons category is recorded as Terry Sanford[26].
  • Terry Sanford's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Laurinburg[2], Terry Sanford… he was born on August 20, 1917[3].

Education

Terry Sanford's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of North Carolina[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; United States senator[13], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the North Carolina Senate[17], a position[33], in United States[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Purple Heart[20], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1932[40]; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21], an award[41], in United States[42]; and North Carolina Award for Public Service[22].

Personal Life

Among Terry Sanford's spouses was Margaret Rose Sanford[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Terry Sanford died on April 18, 1998[5]. He died in Durham[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[43]. Burial took place at Duke Chapel[9].

Why It Matters

Terry Sanford ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (744 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Terry Sanford born?

Terry Sanford was born in Laurinburg[2].

Where did Terry Sanford die?

Terry Sanford passed away in Durham[4].

Who was Terry Sanford married to?

Terry Sanford's spouses include Margaret Rose Sanford[10].

What did Terry Sanford do for work?

Terry Sanford worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Terry Sanford go to school?

Terry Sanford was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[18].

What awards did Terry Sanford receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19], Purple Heart[20], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21], and North Carolina Award for Public Service[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . NCpedia. Retrieved . ncpedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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