Edmund Pettus

American politician (1821-1907)
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Edmund Pettus
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Edmund Pettus

Summary

Edmund Pettus is a human[1]. Born in Limestone County[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1821[3]. He died in Hot Springs[4]. He died on July 27, 1907[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (876 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Pettus's place of birth was Limestone County[2].
  • Edmund Pettus died in Hot Springs[4].
  • Edmund Pettus was born on July 6, 1821[3].
  • Edmund Pettus died on July 27, 1907[5].
  • Edmund Pettus is buried at Live Oak Cemetery[10].
  • Edmund Pettus's mother was Alice Taylor Pettus[11].
  • Edmund Pettus held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edmund Pettus worked as a politician[6].
  • Edmund Pettus worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Edmund Pettus worked as a judge[8].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Edmund Pettus held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Edmund Pettus was educated at Clinton College[19].
  • Edmund Pettus is recorded as male[20].
  • Edmund Pettus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edmund Pettus was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Edmund Pettus's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[23].
  • Edmund Pettus's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Pettus[24].
  • Edmund Pettus's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Edmund Pettus's family name is recorded as Pettus[26].
  • Edmund Pettus's given name is recorded as Edmund[27].

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Origins and Family

Edmund Pettus was born in Limestone County[2]. He was born on July 6, 1821[3]. His mother was Alice Taylor Pettus[11].

Education

Edmund Pettus's education included a stint at Clinton College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include United States senator[13], a position[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

Edmund Pettus was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Edmund Pettus died on July 27, 1907[5]. He passed away in Hot Springs[4]. He is buried at Live Oak Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edmund Pettus include Edmund Pettus Bridge[30], a through arch bridge[31], in United States[32], founded in 1940[33].

Why It Matters

Edmund Pettus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (876 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Edmund Pettus Bridge[30], a through arch bridge[31], in United States[32], founded in 1940[33].

FAQs

Where was Edmund Pettus born?

Edmund Pettus's place of birth was Limestone County[2].

Where did Edmund Pettus die?

Edmund Pettus died in Hot Springs[4].

Who were Edmund Pettus's parents?

Edmund Pettus's mother was Alice Taylor Pettus[11].

What did Edmund Pettus do for work?

Edmund Pettus worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Edmund Pettus go to school?

Edmund Pettus was educated at Clinton College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Position held United States senator, United States senator, United States senator +3
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edmund
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    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Mother Alice Taylor Pettus
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