William Milliken

American politician (1922-2019)
Person human Q880767
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William Milliken

Summary

William Milliken is a human[1]. He was born in Traverse City[2]. He was born on March 26, 1922[3]. He passed away in Traverse City[4]. He died on October 18, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Milliken was born in Traverse City[2].
  • William Milliken passed away in Traverse City[4].
  • William Milliken was born on March 26, 1922[3].
  • William Milliken died on October 18, 2019[5].
  • William Milliken is buried at Michigan[8].
  • William Milliken's father was James T. Milliken[9].
  • Among William Milliken's spouses was Helen Milliken[10].
  • William Milliken held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William Milliken worked as a politician[6].
  • William Milliken held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Michigan[12].
  • William Milliken held the position of member of the State Senate of Michigan[13].
  • William Milliken held the position of Governor of Michigan[14].
  • William Milliken's education included a stint at Yale College[15].
  • William Milliken was educated at Traverse City Central High School[16].
  • William Milliken received the Air Medal[17].
  • William Milliken received the Purple Heart[18].
  • William Milliken is recorded as male[19].
  • William Milliken's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Milliken was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • William Milliken's Commons category is recorded as William Milliken[22].
  • William Milliken was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • William Milliken's family name is recorded as Milliken[24].
  • William Milliken's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Milliken's described by source is recorded as William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97[26].
  • William Milliken's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Milliken was born in Traverse City[2]. He was born on March 26, 1922[3]. His father was James T. Milliken[9].

Education

Educated at Yale College[15], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30] and Traverse City Central High School[16], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1884[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Milliken's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Michigan[12], a position[34], in United States[35], founded in 1837[36]; member of the State Senate of Michigan[13], a position[37], in United States[38]; and Governor of Michigan[14], a governor[39], in United States[40], founded in 1835[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Air Medal[17], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1942[44] and Purple Heart[18], a medallion[45], in United States[46], founded in 1932[47].

Personal Life

William Milliken was married to Helen Milliken[10]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

William Milliken died on October 18, 2019[5]. He passed away in Traverse City[4]. Burial took place at Michigan[8].

Why It Matters

William Milliken ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was William Milliken born?

Born in Traverse City[2], William Milliken…

Where did William Milliken die?

William Milliken passed away in Traverse City[4].

Who were William Milliken's parents?

William Milliken's father was James T. Milliken[9].

Who was William Milliken married to?

William Milliken's spouses include Helen Milliken[10].

What did William Milliken do for work?

William Milliken worked as politician[6].

Where did William Milliken go to school?

William Milliken was educated at Yale College[15] and Traverse City Central High School[16].

What awards did William Milliken receive?

Honors received include Air Medal[17] and Purple Heart[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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