Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1942-07-19
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_USA |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Lisa_Madigan
|
| gptkbp:committee |
gptkb:House_Rules_Committee
House Appropriations Committee House Executive Committee House Revenue Committee |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Allegations of corruption
|
| gptkbp:district |
22nd District
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Loyola_University_Chicago
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Michael_J._Madigan
|
| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:tax_policy
Healthcare policy Infrastructure development Education funding Labor issues |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Michael Madigan
|
| gptkbp:image |
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/ Michael_ Madigan_2019.jpg/220px-Michael_ Madigan_2019.jpg
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Illinois politics
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Powerful political figure
Controversial leader Influential in state legislation Built a political machine Contributed to Democratic dominance in Illinois Endured significant scrutiny Established a long-term political dynasty Faced multiple challenges during tenure Facilitated bipartisan agreements Influenced state budget decisions Maintained strong party control Navigated complex political landscape Negotiated major legislation Oversaw significant reforms Promoted Democratic candidates Reshaped Illinois politics Resigned amid scandal |
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Velvet Hammer
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Longest-serving Speaker in Illinois history
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Illinois_House_of_Representatives
|
| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_career |
gptkb:Illinois_House_of_Representatives
gptkb:1969 |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
gptkb:House_of_Representatives
gptkb:Illinois_Democratic_Party gptkb:state_government Legislative process |
| gptkbp:position |
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
|
| gptkbp:position_held |
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:William_J._Redmond
|
| gptkbp:profession |
gptkb:lawyer
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_USA
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
2021-02-18
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Sharon_Madigan
Patricia Madigan |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Chris_Welch
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:2021
2021-01-13 |
| gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:1983
1983-01-12 |
| gptkbp:website |
http://www.michaelmadigan.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Illinois_Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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