Charles Edison

American politician (1890–1969)
Person human Q881295
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Charles Edison

Summary

Charles Edison is a human[1]. Born in West Orange[2], he… he was born on +1890-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on +1969-07-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in West Orange[2], Charles Edison…
  • Charles Edison passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Charles Edison was born on +1890-08-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Edison died on +1969-07-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Rosedale Cemetery[10].
  • Charles Edison's father was Thomas Edison[11].
  • Charles Edison's mother was Mina Miller[12].
  • Charles Edison held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Charles Edison's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Edison's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Charles Edison worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Charles Edison held the position of Governor of New Jersey[14].
  • Charles Edison held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[15].
  • Charles Edison was educated at Hotchkiss School[16].
  • Charles Edison received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[17].
  • Charles Edison's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv Bild 102-12371, Charly Edison.jpg[18].
  • Charles Edison's image is recorded as Charles Edison.jpg[19].
  • Charles Edison is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Edison's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Edison was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Charles Edison's signature is recorded as Charles Edison Signature.svg[23].
  • Charles Edison's ISNI is recorded as 0000000028379789[24].
  • Charles Edison's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 18462818[25].
  • Charles Edison's GND ID is recorded as 1189826666[26].
  • Charles Edison's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n00115140[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Edison's place of birth was West Orange[2]. He was born on +1890-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Edison[11]. His mother was Mina Miller[12].

Education

Charles Edison was educated at Hotchkiss School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Positions held include Governor of New Jersey[14], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30] and United States Secretary of the Navy[15], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1798[33], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[34].

Recognition

Charles Edison received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Charles Edison was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Charles Edison died on +1969-07-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Rosedale Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Edison ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Charles Edison born?

Charles Edison's place of birth was West Orange[2].

Where did Charles Edison die?

Charles Edison passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who were Charles Edison's parents?

Charles Edison's father was Thomas Edison[11]. Charles Edison's mother was Mina Miller[12].

What did Charles Edison do for work?

Charles Edison worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Where did Charles Edison go to school?

Charles Edison was educated at Hotchkiss School[16].

What awards did Charles Edison receive?

Honors received include New Jersey Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . njhalloffame.org. njhalloffame.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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