William Harrison Hays

American politician (1879–1954)
Person human Q2094258
William Harrison Hays
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William Harrison Hays

Summary

William Harrison Hays is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sullivan[2]. He was born on November 5, 1879[3]. He passed away in Sullivan[4]. He died on March 7, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and public figure[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (628 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sullivan[2], William Harrison Hays…
  • William Harrison Hays died in Sullivan[4].
  • William Harrison Hays was born on November 5, 1879[3].
  • William Harrison Hays was born on 1879[11].
  • William Harrison Hays died on March 7, 1954[5].
  • William Harrison Hays died on 1954[12].
  • Burial took place at Center Ridge Cemetery[13].
  • Among William Harrison Hays's spouses was Helen Louise Thomas[14].
  • William Harrison Hays held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Harrison Hays worked as a politician[6].
  • William Harrison Hays's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Harrison Hays's professions included writer[8].
  • William Harrison Hays worked as a public figure[9].
  • William Harrison Hays held the position of United States Postmaster General[16].
  • William Harrison Hays's education included a stint at Wabash College[17].
  • William Harrison Hays received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • William Harrison Hays is recorded as male[19].
  • William Harrison Hays's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Harrison Hays was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • William Harrison Hays's Commons category is recorded as Will H. Hays[22].
  • William Harrison Hays's family name is recorded as Hays[23].
  • William Harrison Hays's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Harrison Hays's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[25].
  • William Harrison Hays's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Harrison Hays's different from is recorded as William Hays[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sullivan[2], William Harrison Hays… Recorded date of birth include November 5, 1879[3] and 1879[11].

Education

William Harrison Hays was educated at Wabash College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and public figure[9]. William Harrison Hays held the position of United States Postmaster General[16].

Recognition

William Harrison Hays received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Personal Life

William Harrison Hays was married to Helen Louise Thomas[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 7, 1954[5] and 1954[12]. William Harrison Hays died in Sullivan[4]. Burial took place at Center Ridge Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Harrison Hays include Motion Picture Production Code[28], a code of conduct[29], in United States[30], founded in 1930[31] and Hays Mountains[32], a mountain range[33].

Why It Matters

William Harrison Hays ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (628 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Motion Picture Production Code[28], a code of conduct[29], in United States[30], founded in 1930[31] and Hays Mountains[32], a mountain range[33].

FAQs

Where was William Harrison Hays born?

William Harrison Hays's place of birth was Sullivan[2].

Where did William Harrison Hays die?

William Harrison Hays died in Sullivan[4].

Who was William Harrison Hays married to?

William Harrison Hays's spouses include Helen Louise Thomas[14].

What did William Harrison Hays do for work?

William Harrison Hays worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and public figure[9].

Where did William Harrison Hays go to school?

William Harrison Hays was educated at Wabash College[17].

What awards did William Harrison Hays receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . in.gov. Retrieved . in.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, writer +1
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  2. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Wabash College
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Place of burial Center Ridge Cemetery
    Place of death Sullivan
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