William Borah

American politician (1865–1940)
Person human Q895819
William Borah
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William Borah

Summary

William Borah is a human[1]. Born in Fairfield[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1865[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 19, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,765 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fairfield[2], William Borah…
  • William Borah died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • William Borah was born on June 29, 1865[3].
  • William Borah died on January 19, 1940[5].
  • William Borah is buried at Morris Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Among William Borah's spouses was Mary Borah[10].
  • A child of William Borah was Paulina Longworth Sturm[11].
  • William Borah held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Borah worked as a politician[6].
  • William Borah's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Borah held the position of Dean of the United States Senate[13].
  • William Borah held the position of United States senator[14].
  • William Borah held the position of United States senator[15].
  • William Borah held the position of United States senator[16].
  • William Borah held the position of United States senator[17].
  • William Borah held the position of United States senator[18].
  • William Borah was educated at University of Kansas[19].
  • William Borah is recorded as male[20].
  • William Borah's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Borah was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • William Borah was affiliated with the Silver Republican Party[23].
  • William Borah's Commons category is recorded as William Edgar Borah[24].
  • William Borah's unmarried partner is recorded as Alice Lee Roosevelt[25].
  • William Borah's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Borah's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Borah was born in Fairfield[2]. He was born on June 29, 1865[3].

Education

William Borah's education included a stint at University of Kansas[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Dean of the United States Senate[13], a position[28] and United States senator[14], a position[29], in United States[30].

Personal Life

Among William Borah's spouses was Mary Borah[10]. A child of him was Paulina Longworth Sturm[11]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[22] and Silver Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

William Borah died on January 19, 1940[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Morris Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Borah ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,765 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was William Borah born?

Born in Fairfield[2], William Borah…

Where did William Borah die?

William Borah passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was William Borah married to?

William Borah's spouses include Mary Borah[10].

What did William Borah do for work?

William Borah worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Borah go to school?

William Borah was educated at University of Kansas[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Position held Dean of the United States Senate, United States senator, United States senator +15
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  3. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation
    Place of burial Morris Hill Cemetery
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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