Charles Crocker

American railroad executive who founded the Central Pacific Railroad (1822–1888)
Person human Q2958817
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Summary

Charles Crocker is a human[1]. He was born in Troy[2]. He was born on September 16, 1822[3]. He passed away in Monterey[4]. He died on August 14, 1888[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Troy[2].
  • Charles Crocker passed away in Monterey[4].
  • Charles Crocker was born on September 16, 1822[3].
  • Charles Crocker died on August 14, 1888[5].
  • Burial took place at Mountain View Cemetery[8].
  • Charles Crocker's father was Isaac Crocker[9].
  • Charles Crocker's mother was Eliza Wright Crocker[10].
  • A child of Charles Crocker was Charles Frederick Crocker[11].
  • A child of Charles Crocker was George Crocker[12].
  • A child of Charles Crocker was William Henry Crocker[13].
  • A child of Charles Crocker was Harriet Valentine Crocker[14].
  • Charles Crocker held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Charles Crocker's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Charles Crocker is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Crocker's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Crocker was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • Charles Crocker's Commons category is recorded as Charles Crocker[19].
  • Charles Crocker's family name is recorded as Crocker[20].
  • Charles Crocker's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles Crocker's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
  • Charles Crocker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Charles Crocker's sibling is recorded as Edwin B. Crocker[24].
  • Charles Crocker's sibling is recorded as Clark Wright Crocker[25].
  • Charles Crocker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Crocker was born in Troy[2]. He was born on September 16, 1822[3]. His father was Isaac Crocker[9]. His mother was Eliza Wright Crocker[10].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Crocker's professions included entrepreneur[6].

Personal Life

Children include Charles Frederick Crocker[11], a businessperson[27], 1854–1897[28], of United States[29]; George Crocker[12], a businessperson[30], 1856–1909[31], of United States[32]; William Henry Crocker[13], a banker[33], 1861–1937[34], of United States[35]; and Harriet Valentine Crocker[14], 1859–1935[36]. Charles Crocker was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Charles Crocker died on August 14, 1888[5]. He passed away in Monterey[4]. Burial took place at Mountain View Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Charles Crocker ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Charles Crocker born?

Charles Crocker's place of birth was Troy[2].

Where did Charles Crocker die?

Charles Crocker passed away in Monterey[4].

Who were Charles Crocker's parents?

Charles Crocker's father was Isaac Crocker[9]. Charles Crocker's mother was Eliza Wright Crocker[10].

What did Charles Crocker do for work?

Charles Crocker worked as entrepreneur[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Troy
    Family name → Crocker
    Sitelink count → 10
    Sibling → Edwin B. Crocker, Clark Wright Crocker
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