Edward Alfred Pollard

American journalist, historian and political writer
Person human Q5341473
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Edward Alfred Pollard

Summary

Edward Alfred Pollard is a human[1]. He was born in Nelson County[2]. He was born on February 27, 1832[3]. He died in Lynchburg[4]. He died on December 17, 1872[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Alfred Pollard was born in Nelson County[2].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard passed away in Lynchburg[4].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard was born on February 27, 1832[3].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard was born on 1831[10].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard died on December 17, 1872[5].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard is buried at Oak Ridge Estate Cemetery[11].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's mother was Paulina Cabell Rives[12].
  • Among Edward Alfred Pollard's spouses was Marie Pollard[13].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's professions included journalist[6].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's professions included historian[7].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's education included a stint at University of Virginia[15].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's Commons category is recorded as Edward Alfred Pollard[18].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's family name is recorded as Pollard[19].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's given name is recorded as Alfred[21].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/books/review/lost-cause-meacham.html[22].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward Alfred Pollard's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edward Alfred Pollard[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Alfred Pollard was born in Nelson County[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1832[3] and 1831[10]. His mother was Paulina Cabell Rives[12].

Education

Edward Alfred Pollard's education included a stint at University of Virginia[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

Among Edward Alfred Pollard's spouses was Marie Pollard[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Alfred Pollard died on December 17, 1872[5]. He died in Lynchburg[4]. He is buried at Oak Ridge Estate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Alfred Pollard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Edward Alfred Pollard born?

Born in Nelson County[2], Edward Alfred Pollard…

Where did Edward Alfred Pollard die?

Edward Alfred Pollard died in Lynchburg[4].

Who were Edward Alfred Pollard's parents?

Edward Alfred Pollard's mother was Paulina Cabell Rives[12].

Who was Edward Alfred Pollard married to?

Edward Alfred Pollard's spouses include Marie Pollard[13].

What did Edward Alfred Pollard do for work?

Edward Alfred Pollard worked as journalist[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Edward Alfred Pollard go to school?

Edward Alfred Pollard was educated at University of Virginia[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . New York Herald. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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