Arthur St. Clair

American soldier and politician (1737-1818)
Person human Q464245
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Arthur St. Clair

Summary

Arthur St. Clair is a human[1]. He was born in Thurso[2]. He was born on March 23, 1737[3]. He died in Greensburg[4]. He died on August 31, 1818[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (740 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur St. Clair's place of birth was Thurso[2].
  • Arthur St. Clair passed away in Greensburg[4].
  • Arthur St. Clair was born on March 23, 1737[3].
  • Arthur St. Clair died on August 31, 1818[5].
  • Arthur St. Clair is buried at Old Saint Clair Cemetery[9].
  • Arthur St. Clair held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Arthur St. Clair held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Arthur St. Clair held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • English was Arthur St. Clair's native language[13].
  • Arthur St. Clair's professions included military officer[6].
  • Arthur St. Clair's professions included politician[7].
  • Arthur St. Clair held the position of President of the Continental Congress[14].
  • Arthur St. Clair held the position of Governor of Northwest Territory[15].
  • Arthur St. Clair was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Arthur St. Clair was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • Arthur St. Clair is recorded as male[18].
  • Arthur St. Clair's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Arthur St. Clair was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].
  • Arthur St. Clair's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[21].
  • Arthur St. Clair's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Arthur St. Clair's Commons category is recorded as Arthur St. Clair[23].
  • Arthur St. Clair's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Arthur St. Clair was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[25].
  • Arthur St. Clair's family name is recorded as St. Clair[26].
  • Arthur St. Clair's given name is recorded as Arthur[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thurso[2], Arthur St. Clair… he was born on March 23, 1737[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Arthur St. Clair's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include President of the Continental Congress[14], a position[28], founded in 1774[29] and Governor of Northwest Territory[15].

Personal Life

Arthur St. Clair was affiliated with the Federalist Party[20].

Death and Burial

Arthur St. Clair died on August 31, 1818[5]. He passed away in Greensburg[4]. Burial took place at Old Saint Clair Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur St. Clair include St. Clair County[30], a county of Illinois[31], in United States[32], founded in 1790[33].

Why It Matters

Arthur St. Clair ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (740 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include St. Clair County[30], a county of Illinois[31], in United States[32], founded in 1790[33].

FAQs

Where was Arthur St. Clair born?

Arthur St. Clair was born in Thurso[2].

Where did Arthur St. Clair die?

Arthur St. Clair died in Greensburg[4].

What did Arthur St. Clair do for work?

Arthur St. Clair worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Arthur St. Clair go to school?

Arthur St. Clair was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . npg.si.edu. Retrieved . npg.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
    Instance of human
    Position held President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Northwest Territory
    Educated at
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