William Knowland

United States Senator from California (1945–1959)
Person human Q5915564
William Knowland
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William Knowland

Summary

William Knowland is a human[1]. Born in Alameda[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1908[3]. He died in Guerneville[4]. He died on February 23, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Knowland's place of birth was Alameda[2].
  • William Knowland passed away in Guerneville[4].
  • William Knowland was born on June 26, 1908[3].
  • William Knowland died on February 23, 1974[5].
  • William Knowland is buried at Mountain View Cemetery[9].
  • William Knowland's father was Joseph R. Knowland[10].
  • William Knowland's mother was Elinor Fife Knowland[11].
  • A child of William Knowland was Joe Knowland[12].
  • William Knowland held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William Knowland worked as a politician[6].
  • William Knowland's professions included publisher[7].
  • William Knowland held the position of majority leader[14].
  • William Knowland held the position of minority leader[15].
  • William Knowland held the position of member of the California State Assembly[16].
  • William Knowland held the position of chairperson[17].
  • William Knowland held the position of president[18].
  • William Knowland held the position of Chair of United States Senate Republican Policy Committee[19].
  • William Knowland's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[20].
  • William Knowland's education included a stint at Alameda High School[21].
  • William Knowland's education included a stint at primary school[22].
  • William Knowland received the American Campaign Medal[23].
  • William Knowland received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[24].
  • William Knowland received the World War II Victory Medal[25].
  • William Knowland received the Army of Occupation Medal[26].
  • William Knowland was a member of Zeta Psi[27].

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Origins and Family

William Knowland's place of birth was Alameda[2]. He was born on June 26, 1908[3]. His father was Joseph R. Knowland[10]. His mother was Elinor Fife Knowland[11].

Education

Educated at University of California, Berkeley[20], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Berkeley[31]; Alameda High School[21], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1928[34]; and primary school[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and publisher[7]. Positions held include majority leader[14], a position[35]; minority leader[15]; member of the California State Assembly[16], a position[36], in United States[37]; chairperson[17], a type of position[38]; president[18], a corporate title[39]; and Chair of United States Senate Republican Policy Committee[19].

Recognition

Awards received include American Campaign Medal[23], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[24], World War II Victory Medal[25], and Army of Occupation Medal[26].

Personal Life

A child of William Knowland was Joe Knowland[12]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[40]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[41].

Death and Burial

William Knowland died on February 23, 1974[5]. He died in Guerneville[4]. Burial took place at Mountain View Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Knowland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was William Knowland born?

Born in Alameda[2], William Knowland…

Where did William Knowland die?

William Knowland passed away in Guerneville[4].

Who were William Knowland's parents?

William Knowland's father was Joseph R. Knowland[10]. William Knowland's mother was Elinor Fife Knowland[11].

What did William Knowland do for work?

William Knowland worked as politician[6] and publisher[7].

Where did William Knowland go to school?

William Knowland was educated at University of California, Berkeley[20], Alameda High School[21], and primary school[22].

What awards did William Knowland receive?

Honors received include American Campaign Medal[23], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[24], World War II Victory Medal[25], and Army of Occupation Medal[26].

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  15. [22] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [41] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [40] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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