Independent Order of Good Templars
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The Independent Order of Good Templars is an international fraternal organization dedicated to promoting total abstinence from alcohol and advocating for temperance-related social reform.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Independent Order of Good Templars canonical | 1 |
| International Organisation of Good Templars | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3548137 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independent Order of Good Templars Context triple: [temperance movement, hasNotableOrganization, Independent Order of Good Templars]
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A.
Shriners International
Shriners International is a global fraternal organization best known for its network of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide specialized pediatric medical care.
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B.
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara
The Ancient Order of Saint Barbara is the higher honorary grade within the U.S. military’s Order of Saint Barbara, recognizing exceptional service and contributions to the field artillery and air defense artillery communities.
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C.
Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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D.
Lodge of Perfection
The Lodge of Perfection is a Masonic body within the Scottish Rite that administers and confers the early degrees of the Rite, typically focusing on moral, philosophical, and symbolic teachings.
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E.
Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independent Order of Good Templars Target entity description: The Independent Order of Good Templars is an international fraternal organization dedicated to promoting total abstinence from alcohol and advocating for temperance-related social reform.
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A.
Shriners International
Shriners International is a global fraternal organization best known for its network of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide specialized pediatric medical care.
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B.
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara
The Ancient Order of Saint Barbara is the higher honorary grade within the U.S. military’s Order of Saint Barbara, recognizing exceptional service and contributions to the field artillery and air defense artillery communities.
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C.
Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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D.
Lodge of Perfection
The Lodge of Perfection is a Masonic body within the Scottish Rite that administers and confers the early degrees of the Rite, typically focusing on moral, philosophical, and symbolic teachings.
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E.
Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fraternal organization
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international non-governmental organization ⓘ temperance organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation | IOGT ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| encourages |
community-based temperance work
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personal pledges of abstinence ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
addiction prevention
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alcohol policy ⓘ public health ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| foundedInPlace |
Utica, New York, United States
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linked to:
Utica, New York
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| foundedInYear | 1851 ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
campaigns against alcohol consumption
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organization of local lodges ⓘ public advocacy for alcohol-control legislation ⓘ support for people with alcohol-related problems ⓘ temperance education ⓘ youth work promoting abstinence ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
IOGT International
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International Organisation of Good Templars ⓘ
linked to:
Independent Order of Good Templars
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| hasCharacteristic |
advocates moral reform
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international membership ⓘ open to both men and women ⓘ promotes sobriety ⓘ supports prohibition of alcohol ⓘ uses ritual and degrees ⓘ |
| hasMotto | Friendship, Hope and Charity ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalStructure |
grand lodges
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international governing body ⓘ local lodges ⓘ |
| hasScope | worldwide ⓘ |
| hasValue |
brotherhood and sisterhood among members
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mutual aid among abstainers ⓘ |
| ideology |
teetotalism
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temperance movement ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Good Templar model of chivalric orders ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| movement |
global temperance movement
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temperance movement in the 19th century ⓘ |
| notablePeriodOfActivity |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| opposes |
alcohol consumption
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alcohol industry ⓘ |
| politicalAlignment | non-partisan ⓘ |
| purpose |
advocacy of temperance-related social reform
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promotion of total abstinence from alcohol ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation | non-sectarian ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Independent Order of Good Templars Description of subject: The Independent Order of Good Templars is an international fraternal organization dedicated to promoting total abstinence from alcohol and advocating for temperance-related social reform.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Independent Order of Good Templars
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hasAlternativeName
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International Organisation of Good Templars
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linked to: Independent Order of Good Templars