Torbert Macdonald

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1917–1976)
Person human Q2443745
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Torbert Macdonald

Summary

Torbert Macdonald is a human[1]. His place of birth was Everett[2]. He was born on June 6, 1917[3]. He died in Bethesda[4]. He died on May 21, 1976[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

Key Facts

  • Torbert Macdonald was born in Everett[2].
  • Torbert Macdonald died in Bethesda[4].
  • Torbert Macdonald was born on June 6, 1917[3].
  • Torbert Macdonald died on May 21, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].
  • Torbert Macdonald was married to Phyllis Brooks[10].
  • Torbert Macdonald held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Torbert Macdonald worked as a politician[6].
  • Torbert Macdonald worked as a military officer[7].
  • Torbert Macdonald's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Torbert Macdonald held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Torbert Macdonald was educated at Harvard Law School[18].
  • Torbert Macdonald's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].
  • Torbert Macdonald was educated at Phillips Academy[20].
  • Torbert Macdonald received the Purple Heart[21].
  • Torbert Macdonald received the Silver Star[22].
  • Torbert Macdonald is recorded as male[23].
  • Torbert Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Torbert Macdonald's member of sports team is recorded as Harvard Crimson football[25].
  • Torbert Macdonald was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Torbert Macdonald was born in Everett[2]. He was born on June 6, 1917[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[18], a graduate school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1817[29]; Harvard University[19], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1636[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33]; and Phillips Academy[20], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1778[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[37], in United States[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Purple Heart[21], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1932[41] and Silver Star[22].

Personal Life

Torbert Macdonald was married to Phyllis Brooks[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

Torbert Macdonald died on May 21, 1976[5]. He passed away in Bethesda[4]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].

FAQs

Where was Torbert Macdonald born?

Torbert Macdonald was born in Everett[2].

Where did Torbert Macdonald die?

Torbert Macdonald passed away in Bethesda[4].

Who was Torbert Macdonald married to?

Torbert Macdonald's spouses include Phyllis Brooks[10].

What did Torbert Macdonald do for work?

Torbert Macdonald worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Torbert Macdonald go to school?

Torbert Macdonald was educated at Harvard Law School[18], Harvard University[19], and Phillips Academy[20].

What awards did Torbert Macdonald receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart[21] and Silver Star[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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