Edward Burleson

American politician (1798-1851)
Person human Q1135672
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Edward Burleson

Summary

Edward Burleson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Buncombe County[2]. He was born on December 15, 1798[3]. He died in Austin[4]. He died on December 26, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Burleson was born in Buncombe County[2].
  • Edward Burleson died in Austin[4].
  • Edward Burleson was born on December 15, 1798[3].
  • Edward Burleson died on December 26, 1851[5].
  • Edward Burleson is buried at Texas State Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Burleson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edward Burleson held citizenship in Republic of Texas[11].
  • Edward Burleson's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Burleson's professions included military officer[7].
  • Edward Burleson held the position of member of the State Senate of Texas[12].
  • Edward Burleson held the position of Vice President of the Republic of Texas[13].
  • Edward Burleson is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Burleson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Burleson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Edward Burleson's military branch is recorded as United States Army[17].
  • Edward Burleson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[18].
  • Edward Burleson's family name is recorded as Burleson[19].
  • Edward Burleson's given name is recorded as Edward[20].

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Origins and Family

Edward Burleson was born in Buncombe County[2]. He was born on December 15, 1798[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Texas[12] and Vice President of the Republic of Texas[13].

Personal Life

Edward Burleson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Burleson died on December 26, 1851[5]. He died in Austin[4]. He is buried at Texas State Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Burleson include Burleson County[21], a county of Texas[22], in United States[23], founded in 1846[24].

Why It Matters

Edward Burleson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Burleson County[21], a county of Texas[22], in United States[23], founded in 1846[24].

FAQs

Where was Edward Burleson born?

Edward Burleson's place of birth was Buncombe County[2].

Where did Edward Burleson die?

Edward Burleson passed away in Austin[4].

What did Edward Burleson do for work?

Edward Burleson worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com. wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com. 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. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of burial Texas State Cemetery
    Place of death Austin
    Occupation politician, military officer
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