William Levitt

American real-estate developer widely credited as the father of modern American suburbia
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William Levitt

Summary

William Levitt is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1907[3]. He passed away in Long Island[4]. He died on January 28, 1994[5]. He worked as a contractor[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], William Levitt…
  • William Levitt passed away in Long Island[4].
  • William Levitt was born on February 11, 1907[3].
  • William Levitt died on January 28, 1994[5].
  • William Levitt is buried at Mount Ararat Cemetery[8].
  • William Levitt held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Levitt's professions included contractor[6].
  • William Levitt's education included a stint at Boys High School[10].
  • William Levitt received the Frank P. Brown Medal[11].
  • William Levitt is recorded as male[12].
  • William Levitt's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was disease[14].
  • William Levitt's family name is recorded as Levitt[15].
  • William Levitt's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William Levitt's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].

Body

Origins and Family

William Levitt was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 11, 1907[3].

Education

William Levitt's education included a stint at Boys High School[10].

Career and Affiliations

William Levitt's professions included contractor[6].

Recognition

William Levitt received the Frank P. Brown Medal[11].

Death and Burial

William Levitt died on January 28, 1994[5]. He passed away in Long Island[4]. The cause of death was disease[14]. He is buried at Mount Ararat Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Levitt include Levittowns[18], a group[19].

Why It Matters

William Levitt has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Entities named for him include Levittowns[18], a group[19].

FAQs

Where was William Levitt born?

William Levitt's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Levitt die?

William Levitt died in Long Island[4].

What did William Levitt do for work?

William Levitt worked as contractor[6].

Where did William Levitt go to school?

William Levitt was educated at Boys High School[10].

What awards did William Levitt receive?

Honors received include Frank P. Brown Medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death disease
    Educated at Boys High School
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