Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.

American politician (1914–1972)
Person human Q1567156
Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.
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Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.

Summary

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. is a human[1]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born in Harrison County[2]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born on February 15, 1914[3]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. passed away in Alaska[4]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. died on October 16, 1972[5]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born in Harrison County[2].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. died in Alaska[4].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born on February 15, 1914[3].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. died on October 16, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s father was William Robertson Boggs, I[10].
  • Among Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s spouses was Lindy Boggs[11].
  • A child of Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was Cokie Roberts[12].
  • A child of Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr.[13].
  • A child of Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was Barbara Boggs Sigmund[14].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s education included a stint at Tulane University[17].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s education included a stint at Tulane University Law School[18].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was educated at primary school[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. is Boggs Act of 1952[20].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Navy[24].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Hale Boggs[25].
  • The cause of death was aviation accident[26].
  • Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was part of the conflict World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s place of birth was Harrison County[2]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born on February 15, 1914[3]. His father was William Robertson Boggs, I[10].

Education

Educated at Tulane University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in New Orleans[31]; Tulane University Law School[18], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1847[34]; and primary school[19], an educational stage[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. is Boggs Act of 1952[20].

Personal Life

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was married to Lindy Boggs[11]. Children include Cokie Roberts[12], a journalist[36], 1943–2019[37], of United States[38], awarded the Library of Congress Living Legend[39]; Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr.[13], a lobbyist[40], 1940–2014[41], of United States[42]; and Barbara Boggs Sigmund[14], a politician[43], 1939–1990[44], of United States[45]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. died on October 16, 1972[5]. Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. passed away in Alaska[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[26]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8] Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. born?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was born in Harrison County[2].

Where did Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. die?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. died in Alaska[4].

Who were Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s parents?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s father was William Robertson Boggs, I[10].

Who was Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. married to?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.'s spouses include Lindy Boggs[11].

What did Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. do for work?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. go to school?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was educated at Tulane University[17], Tulane University Law School[18], and primary school[19].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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