Tom Foley

American politician from Washington (1929–2013)
Person human Q577751
Tom Foley
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Tom Foley

Summary

Tom Foley is a human[1]. Born in Spokane[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1929[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (935 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tom Foley's place of birth was Spokane[2].
  • Tom Foley passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Tom Foley was born on March 6, 1929[3].
  • Tom Foley died on October 18, 2013[5].
  • Tom Foley held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Tom Foley's professions included politician[6].
  • Tom Foley's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Tom Foley's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Tom Foley held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • Tom Foley held the position of United States Ambassador to Japan[12].
  • Tom Foley held the position of ambassador[13].
  • Tom Foley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Tom Foley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Tom Foley held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Tom Foley was employed by Gonzaga University[17].
  • Tom Foley's education included a stint at Gonzaga University[18].
  • Tom Foley was educated at University of Washington School of Law[19].
  • Tom Foley's education included a stint at Gonzaga Preparatory School[20].
  • Tom Foley received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Tom Foley received the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Tom Foley received the Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[23].
  • Tom Foley received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Tom Foley received the Eagle Scout[25].
  • Tom Foley is recorded as male[26].
  • Tom Foley's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom Foley's place of birth was Spokane[2]. He was born on March 6, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Gonzaga University[18], University of Washington School of Law[19], and Gonzaga Preparatory School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Tom Foley was employed by Gonzaga University[17]. Positions held include Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[11], an elective office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; United States Ambassador to Japan[12], a position[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1859[33]; ambassador[13], a diplomatic rank[34]; and member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Legion of Honour[22], Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[23], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], and Eagle Scout[25].

Personal Life

Tom Foley was affiliated with the Democratic Party[37].

Death and Burial

Tom Foley died on October 18, 2013[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was stroke[38].

Why It Matters

Tom Foley ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (935 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Tom Foley born?

Born in Spokane[2], Tom Foley…

Where did Tom Foley die?

Tom Foley died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Tom Foley do for work?

Tom Foley worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Tom Foley go to school?

Tom Foley was educated at Gonzaga University[18], University of Washington School of Law[19], and Gonzaga Preparatory School[20].

What awards did Tom Foley receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Legion of Honour[22], Person of the Year, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan[23], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [37] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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