Charles Major

American novelist, lawyer (1856-1913)
Person human Q5080612
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Charles Major

Summary

Charles Major is a human[1]. Born in Indianapolis[2], he… he was born on July 25, 1856[3]. He passed away in Shelbyville[4]. He died on February 13, 1913[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], novelist[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Major's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
  • Charles Major died in Shelbyville[4].
  • Charles Major was born on July 25, 1856[3].
  • Charles Major was born on 1856[11].
  • Charles Major died on February 13, 1913[5].
  • Charles Major died on 1913[12].
  • Charles Major held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Charles Major's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Charles Major's professions included novelist[7].
  • Charles Major worked as a politician[8].
  • Charles Major's professions included writer[9].
  • Charles Major held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[14].
  • Charles Major was educated at University of Michigan[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Major is When Knighthood Was in Flower[16].
  • Charles Major is recorded as male[17].
  • Charles Major's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Charles Major's Commons category is recorded as Charles Major[19].
  • The cause of death was liver cancer[20].
  • Charles Major's family name is recorded as Major[21].
  • Charles Major's given name is recorded as Charles[22].
  • Charles Major's pseudonym is recorded as Edwin Caskoden[23].
  • Charles Major's work location is recorded as Indianapolis[24].
  • Charles Major's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Charles Major's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[26].
  • Charles Major's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Indianapolis[2], Charles Major… Recorded date of birth include July 25, 1856[3] and 1856[11].

Education

Charles Major's education included a stint at University of Michigan[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], novelist[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. Charles Major held the position of member of the Indiana House of Representatives[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Major is When Knighthood Was in Flower[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 13, 1913[5] and 1913[12]. Charles Major died in Shelbyville[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Charles Major ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Charles Major born?

Born in Indianapolis[2], Charles Major…

Where did Charles Major die?

Charles Major passed away in Shelbyville[4].

What did Charles Major do for work?

Charles Major worked as lawyer[6], novelist[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Where did Charles Major go to school?

Charles Major was educated at University of Michigan[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work When Knighthood Was in Flower
    Given name Charles
    Family name Major
    Country of citizenship United States
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