Walter J. Kohler, Sr.

American businessman and Wisconsin governor (1875-1940)
Person human Q885215
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Walter J. Kohler, Sr.

Summary

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. is a human[1]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s place of birth was Sheboygan[2]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was born on March 3, 1875[3]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. passed away in Sheboygan[4]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. died on April 21, 1940[5]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was born in Sheboygan[2].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. died in Sheboygan[4].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was born on March 3, 1875[3].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. died on April 21, 1940[5].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. is buried at Woodland Cemetery[9].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s father was John Michael Kohler[10].
  • A child of Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was Walter J. Kohler, Jr.[11].
  • A child of Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was John Michael Kohler, III[12].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s professions included businessperson[7].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. held the position of Governor of Wisconsin[14].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. held the position of chief executive officer[15].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. is recorded as male[16].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s family is recorded as Kohler family of Wisconsin[18].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Walter J. Kohler Sr.[20].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s residence is recorded as Riverbend[21].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Kohler[22].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s sibling is recorded as Marie Christine Kohler[25].
  • Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/gov-walter-j-kohler/[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s place of birth was Sheboygan[2]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was born on March 3, 1875[3]. His father was John Michael Kohler[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Governor of Wisconsin[14], a governor[27], in United States[28], founded in 1848[29] and chief executive officer[15], a corporate title[30].

Personal Life

Children include Walter J. Kohler, Jr.[11], a military officer[31], 1904–1976[32], of United States[33], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[34] and John Michael Kohler, III[12], 1902–1968[35]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. died on April 21, 1940[5]. Walter J. Kohler, Sr. passed away in Sheboygan[4]. Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] Walter J. Kohler, Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] Walter J. Kohler, Sr. is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Walter J. Kohler, Sr. born?

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was born in Sheboygan[2].

Where did Walter J. Kohler, Sr. die?

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. passed away in Sheboygan[4].

Who were Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s parents?

Walter J. Kohler, Sr.'s father was John Michael Kohler[10].

What did Walter J. Kohler, Sr. do for work?

Walter J. Kohler, Sr. worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Sheboygan
    Child Walter J. Kohler, Jr., John Michael Kohler, III
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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