Daniel Butterfield

American businessman, general and civil servant (1831–1901)
Person human Q2615867
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Daniel Butterfield

Summary

Daniel Butterfield is a human[1]. Born in Utica[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1831[3]. He died in Cold Spring[4]. He died on July 17, 1901[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Utica[2], Daniel Butterfield…
  • Daniel Butterfield died in Cold Spring[4].
  • Daniel Butterfield was born on October 31, 1831[3].
  • Daniel Butterfield died on July 17, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[9].
  • Daniel Butterfield's father was John Warren Butterfield[10].
  • Daniel Butterfield held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Daniel Butterfield's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Daniel Butterfield's professions included military officer[7].
  • Daniel Butterfield was educated at Union College[12].
  • Daniel Butterfield received the Medal of Honor[13].
  • Daniel Butterfield is recorded as male[14].
  • Daniel Butterfield's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Daniel Butterfield was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • Daniel Butterfield's military branch is recorded as Union Army[17].
  • Daniel Butterfield's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Daniel Butterfield's Commons category is recorded as Daniel Butterfield[19].
  • Daniel Butterfield's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • Daniel Butterfield was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • Daniel Butterfield was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[22].
  • Daniel Butterfield's given name is recorded as Daniel[23].
  • Daniel Butterfield's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Daniel Butterfield[24].
  • Daniel Butterfield's Commons gallery is recorded as Daniel Butterfield[25].
  • Daniel Butterfield's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • Daniel Butterfield's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Daniel Butterfield's place of birth was Utica[2]. He was born on October 31, 1831[3]. His father was John Warren Butterfield[10].

Education

Daniel Butterfield was educated at Union College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Daniel Butterfield received the Medal of Honor[13].

Personal Life

Daniel Butterfield was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

Daniel Butterfield died on July 17, 1901[5]. He died in Cold Spring[4]. Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Daniel Butterfield ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Butterfield born?

Born in Utica[2], Daniel Butterfield…

Where did Daniel Butterfield die?

Daniel Butterfield passed away in Cold Spring[4].

Who were Daniel Butterfield's parents?

Daniel Butterfield's father was John Warren Butterfield[10].

What did Daniel Butterfield do for work?

Daniel Butterfield worked as businessperson[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Daniel Butterfield go to school?

Daniel Butterfield was educated at Union College[12].

What awards did Daniel Butterfield receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. 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] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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