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Charles Scott

governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812
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Charles Scott
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Charles Scott

Summary

Charles Scott is a human[1]. Born in Goochland County[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1739[3]. He passed away in Clark County[4]. He died on October 22, 1813[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and farmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Goochland County[2], Charles Scott…
  • Charles Scott died in Clark County[4].
  • Charles Scott was born on January 1, 1739[3].
  • Charles Scott died on October 22, 1813[5].
  • Charles Scott is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[10].
  • Among Charles Scott's spouses was Judith Cary Bell Gist Scott[11].
  • Charles Scott held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Charles Scott's professions included military officer[6].
  • Charles Scott worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Scott's professions included farmer[8].
  • Charles Scott held the position of Governor of Kentucky[13].
  • Charles Scott held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].
  • Charles Scott is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Scott's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Scott was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].
  • Charles Scott's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[18].
  • Charles Scott's Commons category is recorded as Charles Scott[19].
  • Charles Scott's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Charles Scott was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[21].
  • Charles Scott was part of the conflict French and Indian War[22].
  • Charles Scott was part of the conflict Northwest Indian War[23].
  • Charles Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[24].
  • Charles Scott's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Scott's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • Charles Scott's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/charles-scott/[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Scott was born in Goochland County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1739[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and farmer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Kentucky[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1792[30] and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14], a position[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Charles Scott was married to Judith Cary Bell Gist Scott[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Charles Scott died on October 22, 1813[5]. He died in Clark County[4]. Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Scott include Scott County[33], a county of Indiana[34], in United States[35], founded in 1820[36].

Why It Matters

Charles Scott ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include Scott County[33], a county of Indiana[34], in United States[35], founded in 1820[36].

FAQs

Where was Charles Scott born?

Born in Goochland County[2], Charles Scott…

Where did Charles Scott die?

Charles Scott died in Clark County[4].

Who was Charles Scott married to?

Charles Scott's spouses include Judith Cary Bell Gist Scott[11].

What did Charles Scott do for work?

Charles Scott worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and farmer[8].

Related Entities

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Governor of Kentucky, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
    Occupation → military officer, politician, farmer
    Citizenship → —
    Military, police or special rank → general
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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