Benjamin T. Cable

American politician (1853-1923)
Person human Q4889271
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Benjamin T. Cable

Summary

Benjamin T. Cable is a human[1]. Born in Georgetown[2], he… he was born on +1853-08-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Rock Island[4]. He died on +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and husbandry worker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin T. Cable's place of birth was Georgetown[2].
  • Benjamin T. Cable passed away in Rock Island[4].
  • Benjamin T. Cable was born on +1853-08-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benjamin T. Cable died on +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benjamin T. Cable died on +1923-12-18T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Burial took place at Chippiannock Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's father was Philander Lathrop Cable[11].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's mother was Mary Jane Taylor[12].
  • Among Benjamin T. Cable's spouses was Maria Benton[13].
  • A child of Benjamin T. Cable was Philander L. Cable[14].
  • Benjamin T. Cable held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Benjamin T. Cable worked as a politician[6].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's professions included husbandry worker[7].
  • Benjamin T. Cable held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's education included a stint at University of Michigan[17].
  • Benjamin T. Cable was educated at University of Michigan Law School[18].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Parkside[19].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's image is recorded as Benjamin T. Cable (10506820994) (1).jpg[20].
  • Benjamin T. Cable is recorded as male[21].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Benjamin T. Cable was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 61191168[24].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2001018584[25].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin T. Cable[26].
  • Benjamin T. Cable's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 61783911[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin T. Cable was born in Georgetown[2]. He was born on +1853-08-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Philander Lathrop Cable[11]. His mother was Mary Jane Taylor[12].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31]; University of Michigan Law School[18], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1859[34]; and University of Wisconsin–Parkside[19], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1968[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and husbandry worker[7]. Benjamin T. Cable held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Benjamin T. Cable was married to Maria Benton[13]. A child of him was Philander L. Cable[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1923-12-13T00:00:00Z[5] and +1923-12-18T00:00:00Z[9]. Benjamin T. Cable died in Rock Island[4]. He is buried at Chippiannock Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin T. Cable ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin T. Cable born?

Benjamin T. Cable was born in Georgetown[2].

Where did Benjamin T. Cable die?

Benjamin T. Cable passed away in Rock Island[4].

Who were Benjamin T. Cable's parents?

Benjamin T. Cable's father was Philander Lathrop Cable[11]. Benjamin T. Cable's mother was Mary Jane Taylor[12].

Who was Benjamin T. Cable married to?

Benjamin T. Cable's spouses include Maria Benton[13].

What did Benjamin T. Cable do for work?

Benjamin T. Cable worked as politician[6] and husbandry worker[7].

Where did Benjamin T. Cable go to school?

Benjamin T. Cable was educated at University of Michigan[17], University of Michigan Law School[18], and University of Wisconsin–Parkside[19].

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  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Find a Grave. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Michigan, University of Michigan Law School, University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    Geni.com profile id 6000000003579833418
    Place of death Rock Island
    Mother Mary Jane Taylor
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