William Grant Stratton

Illinois governor, Illinois treasurer, and U.S. Congressman (1914–2001)
Person human Q734810
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William Grant Stratton

Summary

William Grant Stratton is a human[1]. He was born in Ingleside[2]. He was born on February 26, 1914[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on March 2, 2001[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ingleside[2], William Grant Stratton…
  • William Grant Stratton passed away in Chicago[4].
  • William Grant Stratton was born on February 26, 1914[3].
  • William Grant Stratton died on March 2, 2001[5].
  • William Grant Stratton is buried at Rosehill Cemetery[9].
  • William Grant Stratton held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Grant Stratton's professions included politician[6].
  • William Grant Stratton's professions included military officer[7].
  • William Grant Stratton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • William Grant Stratton held the position of Governor of Illinois[12].
  • William Grant Stratton held the position of Illinois State Treasurer[13].
  • William Grant Stratton held the position of Illinois State Treasurer[14].
  • William Grant Stratton held the position of delegate[15].
  • William Grant Stratton was educated at University of Arizona[16].
  • William Grant Stratton's education included a stint at primary education[17].
  • William Grant Stratton's education included a stint at Warren Township High School[18].
  • William Grant Stratton is recorded as male[19].
  • William Grant Stratton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Grant Stratton was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • William Grant Stratton's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[22].
  • William Grant Stratton's Commons category is recorded as William Stratton[23].
  • William Grant Stratton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[24].
  • William Grant Stratton was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • William Grant Stratton's family name is recorded as Stratton[26].
  • William Grant Stratton's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Grant Stratton was born in Ingleside[2]. He was born on February 26, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at University of Arizona[16], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Tucson[31]; primary education[17], an educational stage[32]; and Warren Township High School[18], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1917[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; Governor of Illinois[12], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1818[40]; Illinois State Treasurer[13], a position[41], in United States[42]; and delegate[15], a position[43].

Personal Life

William Grant Stratton was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

William Grant Stratton died on March 2, 2001[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. Burial took place at Rosehill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Grant Stratton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was William Grant Stratton born?

William Grant Stratton was born in Ingleside[2].

Where did William Grant Stratton die?

William Grant Stratton died in Chicago[4].

What did William Grant Stratton do for work?

William Grant Stratton worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did William Grant Stratton go to school?

William Grant Stratton was educated at University of Arizona[16], primary education[17], and Warren Township High School[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Arizona, primary education, Warren Township High School
    Place of death Chicago
    Military branch United States Navy
    Prabook id 143910
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