David G. Burnet

early politician within the Republic of Texas (1788-1870)
Person human Q1780964
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David G. Burnet

Summary

David G. Burnet is a human[1]. Born in Newark[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1788[3]. He died in Galveston[4]. He died on December 5, 1870[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (375 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • David G. Burnet's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • David G. Burnet passed away in Galveston[4].
  • David G. Burnet was born on April 14, 1788[3].
  • David G. Burnet was born on April 4, 1788[8].
  • David G. Burnet died on December 5, 1870[5].
  • David G. Burnet died on December 7, 1870[9].
  • Burial took place at Lakeview Cemetery[10].
  • David G. Burnet's father was William Burnet[11].
  • David G. Burnet's mother was Gertrude Burnet[12].
  • David G. Burnet held citizenship in United States[13].
  • David G. Burnet held citizenship in Republic of Texas[14].
  • David G. Burnet's professions included politician[6].
  • David G. Burnet held the position of Secretary of State of Texas[15].
  • David G. Burnet held the position of President of the Republic of Texas[16].
  • David G. Burnet held the position of Secretary of State of Texas[17].
  • David G. Burnet is recorded as male[18].
  • David G. Burnet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David G. Burnet's Commons category is recorded as David G. Burnet[20].
  • David G. Burnet was part of the conflict Independence of Venezuela[21].
  • David G. Burnet was part of the conflict Texas Revolution[22].
  • David G. Burnet was part of the conflict Texas–Indian Wars[23].
  • David G. Burnet's family name is recorded as Burnet[24].
  • David G. Burnet's given name is recorded as David[25].
  • David G. Burnet's different from is recorded as John Burnet[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], David G. Burnet… Recorded date of birth include April 14, 1788[3] and April 4, 1788[8]. His father was William Burnet[11]. His mother was Gertrude Burnet[12].

Career and Affiliations

David G. Burnet's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State of Texas[15], a position[27], in United States[28] and President of the Republic of Texas[16], a position[29], in Republic of Texas[30], founded in 1836[31].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1870[5] and December 7, 1870[9]. David G. Burnet died in Galveston[4]. He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David G. Burnet include Burnet County[32], a county of Texas[33], in United States[34], founded in 1852[35].

Why It Matters

David G. Burnet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (375 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Burnet County[32], a county of Texas[33], in United States[34], founded in 1852[35].

FAQs

Where was David G. Burnet born?

David G. Burnet was born in Newark[2].

Where did David G. Burnet die?

David G. Burnet passed away in Galveston[4].

Who were David G. Burnet's parents?

David G. Burnet's father was William Burnet[11]. David G. Burnet's mother was Gertrude Burnet[12].

What did David G. Burnet do for work?

David G. Burnet worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Handbook of Texas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Handbook of Texas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Handbook of Texas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Handbook of Texas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . 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] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3h ago · Bosterm · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name David
    Position held Secretary of State of Texas, President of the Republic of Texas, Secretary of State of Texas
    Mother Gertrude Burnet
    Citizenship
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    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages:0||52 */ Add multilingual descriptions (52 languages) — Task 13 (heads of state / political leaders) — deterministic from P106 (occupation) + P27 (citizenship) labels,"
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