Birth Name: James Russell Wiggins
Occupation: Journalist
Place Of Birth: Minnesota
Date Of Birth: December 4, 1903
Date Of Death: November 19, 2000
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: American
James Russell Wiggins was born on the 4th of December, 1903. He was popular for being a Journalist. Longtime Washington Post editor who took the paper from relative obscurity to national prominence.
James Russell Wiggins was born in Minnesota. Joining the Post as a managing editor in 1947, he became executive editor in 1955 and from 1960 to 1968 he led both its news and editorial sides. At the start of the Vietnam War he used the Post’s editorial pages to proclaim support for American operations in the region, saying it was necessary to oppose Communism.
James Russell Wiggins was a Sagittarius and was born in the G.I. Generation.
JUMP TO: James Russell Wiggins’s biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs.
Childhood
James Russell Wiggins was born in 1900s. Discover what happened on this day.
James Russell Wiggins is part of G.I. Generation also known as The Greatest Generation. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. The initials "G.I." is military terminology referring to "Government Issue" or "General Issue".
Education
James’s education details are not available at this time. Please check back soon for updates.
Family
James Russell Wiggins’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on James Russell Wiggins’s parents.
Associated with
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, James Russell Wiggins kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
James Russell Wiggins was born in the Year of the Rabbit.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | James Russell Wiggins |
| NICKNAME: | James |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | G.I. Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Sagittarius |
| BIRTH DAY: | Friday |
| DEATH DAY: | Sunday |
Videos
Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: James Russell Wiggins was a Sagittarius. People of this zodiac sign like freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors and dislike clingy people, constrained, off-the-wall theories. The strengths of this sign are being generous, idealistic, sense of humor, while weaknesses can be to promise more than can deliver, impatient and say anything no matter how undiplomatic. The greatest overall compatibility with Sagittarius is Gemini and Aries.
Chinese Zodiac: James Russell Wiggins was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are popular because they're sincere and avoid conflict. Though they're sensitive, they also hesitate, which makes them lose on chances.
Ruling Planet: James Russell Wiggins had a ruling planet of Jupiter and has a ruling planet of Jupiter and by astrological associations Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. This planet represents abundance, prosperity and the principle of expansion. People who are born with Jupirer as the ruling planet are optimistic and have a big appetite for life.
James Russell Wiggins’s birth sign is Sagittarius and he had a ruling planet of Jupiter.
Don’t miss
Who’s the richest Journalist in the world?
Who are the richest people in the world?
When is James Russell Wiggins’s birthday?
Fans also viewed
Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn’t look right, contact us. This page is updated often with fresh details about James Russell Wiggins. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates.