Ben Cartwright

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Bonanza
gptkbp:character_arc Faces moral dilemmas
Acts as a mediator
Maintains family unity
Struggles with family and business
gptkbp:character_development Evolved throughout the series
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Wise
gptkb:Strong
Protective
Fair-minded
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:conflict Family issues
Land disputes
Various outlaws
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic television character
gptkbp:depicted_in Respected leader
Loving father
Strong moral compass
Skilled negotiator
Caring mentor
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hoss_Cartwright
gptkb:Little_Joe_Cartwright
gptkb:Adam_Cartwright
gptkbp:famous_for Ranching and family values
gptkbp:famous_quote ' The Ponderosa is a place where men can be men.'
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1959
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ben Cartwright
gptkbp:influence Western genre
gptkbp:influence_on Western television shows
Cinematic portrayals of ranchers
Television father figures
gptkbp:inspiration Cultural references in other media
Other fictional ranchers
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1973
gptkbp:legacy Influence on father figures in media
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_for Leadership of the Cartwright family
gptkbp:number_of_episodes 431
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:14
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:animals
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Lorne_Greene
gptkbp:portrayed_in Lorne Greene's performance
gptkbp:relationship Friend of Sheriff Coffee
Mentor to his sons
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Virginia_City,_Nevada
gptkbp:series gptkb:Bonanza
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Ponderosa_Ranch
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Inger_Stevens
Marie Cartwright
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bonanza
gptkb:Lorne_Greene
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5