William Harrison Hays
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Summary
William Harrison Hays was born on November 5, 1879[1], in Sullivan[2]. He died on March 7, 1954[3], in Sullivan[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], writer[7], public figure[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,804 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1879[11]
- Date of death: 1954[12]
- Place of burial: Center Ridge Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Helen Louise Thomas[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: jurisprudence[16]
- Position held: United States Postmaster General[17]
- Educated at: Wabash College[18]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[21]
- Commons category: Will H. Hays[22]
- Family name: Hays[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Described by source: Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Different from: William Hays[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[28]
- Has works in the collection: Photography Collection[29]
- Writing language: English[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Harrison Hays include Motion Picture Production Code[32], a code of conduct[33], in United States[34], founded in 1930[35] and Hays Mountains[36], a mountain range[37].
Why It Matters
William Harrison Hays has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Motion Picture Production Code[32], a code of conduct[33], in United States[34], founded in 1930[35] and Hays Mountains[36], a mountain range[37].
FAQs
Where was William Harrison Hays born?
William Harrison Hays was born in Sullivan[2].
Where did William Harrison Hays die?
William Harrison Hays passed away 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 a politician[5], lawyer[6], writer[7], public figure[8], and jurist[9].
Where did William Harrison Hays go to school?
William Harrison Hays was educated at Wabash College[18].
What awards did William Harrison Hays receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].