Benjamin Watkins Leigh

lawyer and Confederate Army captain (1831-1863)
Person human Q109361934
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Benjamin Watkins Leigh

Summary

Benjamin Watkins Leigh is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on +1831-01-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Gettysburg Battlefield[4]. He died on +1863-07-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's place of birth was Richmond[2].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh died in Gettysburg Battlefield[4].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh was born on +1831-01-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh died on +1863-07-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's father was Benjamin W. Leigh[10].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's mother was Q139567589[11].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's professions included politician[7].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh is recorded as male[13].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 256099828[15].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[16].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2012089116[17].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[18].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 6953461[19].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's participated in conflict is recorded as American Civil War[20].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Gettysburg[21].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Fort Sumter[22].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's family name is recorded as Leigh[23].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's given name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's significant event is recorded as Battle of Gettysburg[25].
  • Benjamin Watkins Leigh's allegiance is recorded as Confederate States of America[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Richmond[2], Benjamin Watkins Leigh… he was born on +1831-01-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Benjamin W. Leigh[10]. His mother was Q139567589[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Watkins Leigh died on +1863-07-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gettysburg Battlefield[4]. Burial took place at Shockoe Hill Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Watkins Leigh born?

Benjamin Watkins Leigh was born in Richmond[2].

Where did Benjamin Watkins Leigh die?

Benjamin Watkins Leigh passed away in Gettysburg Battlefield[4].

Who were Benjamin Watkins Leigh's parents?

Benjamin Watkins Leigh's father was Benjamin W. Leigh[10]. Benjamin Watkins Leigh's mother was Q139567589[11].

What did Benjamin Watkins Leigh do for work?

Benjamin Watkins Leigh worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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