Edward Canby

Union Army general (1817–1873)
Person human Q1190016
Edward Canby
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Edward Canby

Summary

Edward Canby is a human[1]. He was born in Boone County[2]. He was born on November 9, 1817[3]. He died in Siskiyou County[4]. He died on April 11, 1873[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and major general[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Canby was born in Boone County[2].
  • Edward Canby's place of birth was Piatt's Landing[9].
  • Edward Canby passed away in Siskiyou County[4].
  • Edward Canby was born on November 9, 1817[3].
  • Edward Canby died on April 11, 1873[5].
  • Edward Canby is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Canby was married to Louisa Hawkins Canby[11].
  • Edward Canby held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edward Canby's professions included military officer[6].
  • Edward Canby's professions included major general[7].
  • Edward Canby's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • Edward Canby's education included a stint at Wabash College[14].
  • Edward Canby is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Canby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Canby's killed by is recorded as Kintpuash[17].
  • Edward Canby's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • Edward Canby's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Edward Canby's Commons category is recorded as Edward Canby[20].
  • Edward Canby's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Edward Canby was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • Edward Canby was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[23].
  • Edward Canby was part of the conflict Modoc War[24].
  • Edward Canby was part of the conflict Utah War[25].
  • Edward Canby was part of the conflict Second Seminole War[26].
  • Edward Canby's family name is recorded as Canby[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Boone County[2], a county of Kentucky[28], in United States[29], founded in 1798[30] and Piatt's Landing[9], a ferry port[31], in United States[32], founded in 1800[33]. Edward Canby was born on November 9, 1817[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[13], a military academy[34], in United States[35], founded in 1802[36] and Wabash College[14], a liberal arts college[37], in United States[38], founded in 1832[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and major general[7].

Personal Life

Edward Canby was married to Louisa Hawkins Canby[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Canby died on April 11, 1873[5]. He died in Siskiyou County[4]. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Canby include Canby[40], a city of Oregon[41], in United States[42], founded in 1857[43].

Why It Matters

Edward Canby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Canby[40], a city of Oregon[41], in United States[42], founded in 1857[43].

FAQs

Where was Edward Canby born?

Edward Canby's place of birth was Boone County[2].

Where did Edward Canby die?

Edward Canby died in Siskiyou County[4].

Who was Edward Canby married to?

Edward Canby's spouses include Louisa Hawkins Canby[11].

What did Edward Canby do for work?

Edward Canby worked as military officer[6] and major general[7].

Where did Edward Canby go to school?

Edward Canby was educated at United States Military Academy[13] and Wabash College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] ↑ . 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
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Boone County, Piatt's Landing
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'ko', 'no', 'ru', 'simple']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, major general
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conflict → —
    Military casualty classification → killed in action
    Sex or gender → male
    Manner of death → homicide
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