First Lady of Massachusetts
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The First Lady of Massachusetts is the informal title traditionally given to the spouse of the sitting governor of Massachusetts, who often engages in public service, advocacy, and ceremonial duties on behalf of the state.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ceremonial position
ⓘ
informal title ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction | Commonwealth of Massachusetts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| category |
Ceremonial roles in the United States
ⓘ
Massachusetts politics ⓘ Spouses of state governors of the United States ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| follows | election of the Governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
First Spouse of Massachusetts
ⓘ
Governor’s spouse of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| hasGenderedForm | First Gentleman of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| hasNoFormalSalary | true ⓘ |
| isDependentOn | marital status of the governor ⓘ |
| isNot |
constitutionally defined office
ⓘ
elected office ⓘ |
| isPartOf | political culture of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| isSometimesHeldBy | husband of the sitting governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| isTitleHeldBy | spouse of the Governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| isUsuallyHeldBy | wife of the sitting governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| mayBeVacantWhen |
governor is unmarried
ⓘ
governor’s spouse does not perform public role ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | state-level political and social news ⓘ |
| officeHolderRole | spouse of the sitting governor ⓘ |
| oftenFocusesOn |
arts and culture promotion
ⓘ
children and families issues ⓘ education initiatives ⓘ health and wellness initiatives ⓘ |
| participatesIn |
community outreach events
ⓘ
inaugural ceremonies of the Governor of Massachusetts ⓘ state dinners and receptions ⓘ |
| positionInGovernment | unofficial role ⓘ |
| residence |
Boston, Massachusetts
ⓘ
Massachusetts Governor’s Mansion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scopeOfInfluence | statewide ⓘ |
| supports | policy-related awareness campaigns ⓘ |
| symbolizes | informal leadership in civic and charitable life of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| termLength | concurrent with term of Governor of Massachusetts ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
advocacy
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ceremonial duties ⓘ hosting events at the governor’s residence ⓘ public service ⓘ representation of the state at official events ⓘ support of charitable organizations ⓘ |
| usedSince | 19th century (approximate, informal usage) ⓘ |
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