Tim Russert

American journalist (1950–2008)
Person human Q370747
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Tim Russert

Summary

Tim Russert is a human[1]. Born in Buffalo[2], he… he was born on +1950-05-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +2008-06-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], television presenter[7], lawyer[8], reporter[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,016 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Tim Russert was born in Buffalo[2].
  • Tim Russert passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Tim Russert was born on +1950-05-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Tim Russert died on +2008-06-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].
  • Tim Russert was married to Maureen Orth[13].
  • A child of Tim Russert was Luke Russert[14].
  • Tim Russert held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Tim Russert's professions included journalist[6].
  • Tim Russert worked as a television presenter[7].
  • Tim Russert worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Tim Russert worked as a reporter[9].
  • Tim Russert's professions included writer[10].
  • Among Tim Russert's employers was NBC[16].
  • Tim Russert's education included a stint at Cleveland State University College of Law[17].
  • Tim Russert was educated at John Carroll University[18].
  • Tim Russert's education included a stint at Canisius High School[19].
  • Tim Russert's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • Tim Russert's image is recorded as Tim Russert.jpg[21].
  • Tim Russert is recorded as male[22].
  • Tim Russert's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Tim Russert was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Tim Russert's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110462338[25].
  • Tim Russert's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 24210711[26].
  • Tim Russert's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no97071274[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tim Russert was born in Buffalo[2]. He was born on +1950-05-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Cleveland State University College of Law[17], a law school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1897[30]; John Carroll University[18], a Jesuit university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33]; and Canisius High School[19], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1870[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], television presenter[7], lawyer[8], reporter[9], and writer[10]. Tim Russert was employed by NBC[16].

Personal Life

Among Tim Russert's spouses was Maureen Orth[13]. A child of him was Luke Russert[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[20]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Tim Russert died on +2008-06-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[37]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Tim Russert ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,016 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Tim Russert born?

Born in Buffalo[2], Tim Russert…

Where did Tim Russert die?

Tim Russert passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Tim Russert married to?

Tim Russert's spouses include Maureen Orth[13].

What did Tim Russert do for work?

Tim Russert worked as journalist[6], television presenter[7], lawyer[8], reporter[9], and writer[10].

Where did Tim Russert go to school?

Tim Russert was educated at Cleveland State University College of Law[17], John Carroll University[18], and Canisius High School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . nbcnews.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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