William F. Buckley Jr.

American public intellectual, conservative author and political commentator (1925–2008)
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William F. Buckley Jr.
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William F. Buckley Jr.

Summary

William F. Buckley Jr. is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], William F. Buckley Jr.… William F. Buckley Jr. was born on November 24, 1925[3]. William F. Buckley Jr. died in Stamford[4]. William F. Buckley Jr. died on February 27, 2008[5]. William F. Buckley Jr. worked as a journalist[6], television presenter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. William F. Buckley Jr. ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,880 views/month, #5,002 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William F. Buckley Jr. was born in New York City[2].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. passed away in Stamford[4].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. was born on November 24, 1925[3].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. died on February 27, 2008[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Bernard Cemetery[12].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s father was William Frank Buckley, Sr.[13].
  • Among William F. Buckley Jr.'s spouses was Patricia Buckley[14].
  • A child of William F. Buckley Jr. was Christopher Buckley[15].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s professions included journalist[6].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s professions included television presenter[7].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s professions included novelist[8].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. worked as a writer[9].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s professions included politician[10].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. held the position of trustee[17].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. held the position of trustee[18].
  • Among William F. Buckley Jr.'s employers was Central Intelligence Agency[19].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s education included a stint at Yale University[20].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. was educated at Davenport College[21].
  • William F. Buckley Jr.'s education included a stint at Millbrook School[22].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[23].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. received the National Book Award[24].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. received the Library of Congress Living Legend[25].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. was a member of Mont Pelerin Society[26].
  • William F. Buckley Jr. was a member of Skull and Bones[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1925-11-24[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2008-02-27[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 8c0c3785-a5c3-4364-830b-ed0ae787dacc[32]

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Origins and Family

William F. Buckley Jr.'s place of birth was New York City[2]. William F. Buckley Jr. was born on November 24, 1925[3]. His father was William Frank Buckley, Sr.[13].

Education

Educated at Yale University[20], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1701[35], headquartered in New Haven[36]; Davenport College[21], a college[37], in United States[38]; and Millbrook School[22], a boarding school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1931[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], television presenter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. William F. Buckley Jr. was employed by Central Intelligence Agency[19]. Positions held include trustee[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; National Book Award[24], a literary award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1936[47]; and Library of Congress Living Legend[25], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 2000[50].

Personal Life

Among William F. Buckley Jr.'s spouses was Patricia Buckley[14]. A child of William F. Buckley Jr. was Christopher Buckley[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[51]. William F. Buckley Jr. was affiliated with the Conservative Party of New York State[52].

Death and Burial

William F. Buckley Jr. died on February 27, 2008[5]. William F. Buckley Jr. died in Stamford[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[53]. Burial took place at St. Bernard Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William F. Buckley Jr. ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,880 views/month, #5,002 of 1,000,298).[11] William F. Buckley Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] William F. Buckley Jr. is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

William F. Buckley Jr. has been cited as an influence by Samuel Alito[56], a magistrate[57], b. 1950[58], of United States[59], awarded the Time 100[60], specialised in constitutional law[61].

FAQs

Where was William F. Buckley Jr. born?

William F. Buckley Jr.'s place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William F. Buckley Jr. die?

William F. Buckley Jr. died in Stamford[4].

Who were William F. Buckley Jr.'s parents?

William F. Buckley Jr.'s father was William Frank Buckley, Sr.[13].

Who was William F. Buckley Jr. married to?

William F. Buckley Jr.'s spouses include Patricia Buckley[14].

What did William F. Buckley Jr. do for work?

William F. Buckley Jr. worked as journalist[6], television presenter[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and politician[10].

Where did William F. Buckley Jr. go to school?

William F. Buckley Jr. was educated at Yale University[20], Davenport College[21], and Millbrook School[22].

What awards did William F. Buckley Jr. receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], National Book Award[24], and Library of Congress Living Legend[25].

Who did William F. Buckley Jr. influence?

William F. Buckley Jr. has been cited as an influence by Samuel Alito[56].

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