Charles E. Phelps

Union Army general and politician (1833-1908)
Person human Q1027517
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Charles E. Phelps

Summary

Charles E. Phelps is a human[1]. He was born in Guilford[2]. He was born on May 1, 1833[3]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He died on December 27, 1908[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles E. Phelps's place of birth was Guilford[2].
  • Charles E. Phelps died in Baltimore[4].
  • Charles E. Phelps was born on May 1, 1833[3].
  • Charles E. Phelps died on December 27, 1908[5].
  • Charles E. Phelps is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum[12].
  • Charles E. Phelps's father was John Phelps[13].
  • Charles E. Phelps's mother was Almira Hart Lincoln Phelps[14].
  • A child of Charles E. Phelps was William Woodward Phelps[15].
  • A child of Charles E. Phelps was Charles Edward Phelps Jr.[16].
  • Charles E. Phelps held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Charles E. Phelps's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles E. Phelps's professions included military officer[7].
  • Charles E. Phelps's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Charles E. Phelps worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Charles E. Phelps's professions included judge[10].
  • Charles E. Phelps held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Charles E. Phelps was employed by University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law[19].
  • Charles E. Phelps's education included a stint at Harvard Law School[20].
  • Charles E. Phelps received the Medal of Honor[21].
  • Charles E. Phelps is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles E. Phelps's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles E. Phelps was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Charles E. Phelps's military branch is recorded as Union Army[25].
  • Charles E. Phelps's Commons category is recorded as Charles E. Phelps[26].
  • Charles E. Phelps's residence is recorded as Maryland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Guilford[2], Charles E. Phelps… he was born on May 1, 1833[3]. His father was John Phelps[13]. His mother was Almira Hart Lincoln Phelps[14].

Education

Charles E. Phelps's education included a stint at Harvard Law School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and judge[10]. Among Charles E. Phelps's employers was University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law[19]. He held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].

Recognition

Charles E. Phelps received the Medal of Honor[21].

Personal Life

Children include William Woodward Phelps[15], a naval officer[28], 1869–1938[29], of United States[30] and Charles Edward Phelps Jr.[16], an engineer[31], 1871–1918[32], of United States[33]. Charles E. Phelps was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Charles E. Phelps died on December 27, 1908[5]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum[12].

Why It Matters

Charles E. Phelps ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Charles E. Phelps born?

Born in Guilford[2], Charles E. Phelps…

Where did Charles E. Phelps die?

Charles E. Phelps died in Baltimore[4].

Who were Charles E. Phelps's parents?

Charles E. Phelps's father was John Phelps[13]. Charles E. Phelps's mother was Almira Hart Lincoln Phelps[14].

What did Charles E. Phelps do for work?

Charles E. Phelps worked as politician[6], military officer[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and judge[10].

Where did Charles E. Phelps go to school?

Charles E. Phelps was educated at Harvard Law School[20].

What awards did Charles E. Phelps receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved . msa.maryland.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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