Benjamin Franklin Sands

United States Navy admiral (1811–1883)
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Benjamin Franklin Sands

Summary

Benjamin Franklin Sands is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1811[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 30, 1883[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Franklin Sands was born in Baltimore[2].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands was born on February 11, 1811[3].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands died on June 30, 1883[5].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Among Benjamin Franklin Sands's spouses was Henrietta Maria French Sands[9].
  • A child of Benjamin Franklin Sands was Anna M. Sands[10].
  • A child of Benjamin Franklin Sands was James H. Sands[11].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands worked as a military officer[6].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands received the Purple Heart[13].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands is recorded as male[14].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[16].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's military branch is recorded as Union Navy[17].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[18].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands was part of the conflict American Civil War[19].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[20].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's family name is recorded as Sands[21].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's given name is recorded as Benjamin[22].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's given name is recorded as Franklin[23].
  • Benjamin Franklin Sands's birth name is recorded as Benjamin Franklin Sands[24].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Franklin Sands was born in Baltimore[2]. He was born on February 11, 1811[3].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Franklin Sands's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Benjamin Franklin Sands received the Purple Heart[13].

Personal Life

Benjamin Franklin Sands was married to Henrietta Maria French Sands[9]. Children include Anna M. Sands[10], a visual artist[25], 1860–1927[26], of United States[27] and James H. Sands[11], a military officer[28], 1845–1911[29], of United States[30].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Franklin Sands died on June 30, 1883[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Franklin Sands ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Franklin Sands born?

Born in Baltimore[2], Benjamin Franklin Sands…

Where did Benjamin Franklin Sands die?

Benjamin Franklin Sands passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Benjamin Franklin Sands married to?

Benjamin Franklin Sands's spouses include Henrietta Maria French Sands[9].

What did Benjamin Franklin Sands do for work?

Benjamin Franklin Sands worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Benjamin Franklin Sands receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank admiral
    Oxford reference overview id 20110803100440105
    Given name Benjamin, Franklin
    Birth name Benjamin Franklin Sands
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