Christopher Rankin

American politician (1788-1826)
Person human Q1086909
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Christopher Rankin

Summary

Christopher Rankin is a human[1]. He was born in Washington County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1788[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 14, 1826[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Rankin was born in Washington County[2].
  • Christopher Rankin died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Christopher Rankin was born on January 1, 1788[3].
  • Christopher Rankin died on March 14, 1826[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[9].
  • Christopher Rankin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Christopher Rankin worked as a politician[6].
  • Christopher Rankin's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Christopher Rankin held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • Christopher Rankin was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[12].
  • Christopher Rankin is recorded as male[13].
  • Christopher Rankin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Christopher Rankin was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].
  • Christopher Rankin's family name is recorded as Rankin[16].
  • Christopher Rankin's given name is recorded as Christopher[17].
  • Christopher Rankin's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[18].
  • Christopher Rankin's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[19].
  • Christopher Rankin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Christopher Rankin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Christopher Rankin'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Washington County[2], Christopher Rankin… he was born on January 1, 1788[3].

Education

Christopher Rankin was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Christopher Rankin held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].

Personal Life

Christopher Rankin was affiliated with the Democratic Party[15].

Death and Burial

Christopher Rankin died on March 14, 1826[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Congressional Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christopher Rankin include Rankin County[22], a county of Mississippi[23], in United States[24], founded in 1828[25].

Why It Matters

Christopher Rankin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Rankin County[22], a county of Mississippi[23], in United States[24], founded in 1828[25].

FAQs

Where was Christopher Rankin born?

Christopher Rankin was born in Washington County[2].

Where did Christopher Rankin die?

Christopher Rankin passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Christopher Rankin do for work?

Christopher Rankin worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Christopher Rankin go to school?

Christopher Rankin was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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