Walter Reuther

labor union leader and progressive activist (1907–1970)
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Walter Reuther
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Walter Reuther

Summary

Walter Reuther is a human[1]. Born in Wheeling[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1907[3]. He passed away in Pellston[4]. He died on May 9, 1970[5]. He worked as a trade unionist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (885 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Reuther's place of birth was Wheeling[2].
  • Walter Reuther passed away in Pellston[4].
  • Walter Reuther was born on September 1, 1907[3].
  • Walter Reuther died on May 9, 1970[5].
  • Walter Reuther held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Walter Reuther's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • Walter Reuther worked as a politician[7].
  • Walter Reuther's education included a stint at Fordson High School[10].
  • Walter Reuther received the Labor Hall of Honor[11].
  • Walter Reuther received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[12].
  • Walter Reuther received the Eugene V. Debs Award[13].
  • Walter Reuther was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Walter Reuther is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter Reuther's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter Reuther was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • Walter Reuther was affiliated with the Socialist Party of America[18].
  • Walter Reuther's Commons category is recorded as Walter Reuther[19].
  • The cause of death was aviation accident[20].
  • Walter Reuther's family name is recorded as Reuther[21].
  • Walter Reuther's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Walter Reuther's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • Walter Reuther's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Walter Reuther's sibling is recorded as Roy Reuther[25].
  • Walter Reuther's sibling is recorded as Victor G. Reuther[26].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: US[28]

  • Began / founded: 1907-09-01[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1970-05-09[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 54c6cb48-a59b-4878-8978-6706bd60e308[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Reuther's place of birth was Wheeling[2]. He was born on September 1, 1907[3].

Education

Walter Reuther was educated at Fordson High School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trade unionist[6] and politician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Labor Hall of Honor[11], a memorial[32], in United States[33]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[12], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1963[36]; and Eugene V. Debs Award[13], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1965[39].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Democratic Party[17], a political party[40], in United States[41], founded in 1828[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43] and Socialist Party of America[18], a political party[44], in United States[45], founded in 1901[46], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[47].

Death and Burial

Walter Reuther died on May 9, 1970[5]. He passed away in Pellston[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[20].

Why It Matters

Walter Reuther ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (885 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Walter Reuther born?

Born in Wheeling[2], Walter Reuther…

Where did Walter Reuther die?

Walter Reuther died in Pellston[4].

What did Walter Reuther do for work?

Walter Reuther worked as trade unionist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Walter Reuther go to school?

Walter Reuther was educated at Fordson High School[10].

What awards did Walter Reuther receive?

Honors received include Labor Hall of Honor[11], Presidential Medal of Freedom[12], and Eugene V. Debs Award[13].

References

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  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  5. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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