Edward Clark

governor of Texas (1815-1880)
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Edward Clark
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Edward Clark

Summary

Edward Clark is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on April 1, 1815[3]. He died in Marshall[4]. He died on May 4, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Clark's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
  • Edward Clark passed away in Marshall[4].
  • Edward Clark was born on April 1, 1815[3].
  • Edward Clark died on May 4, 1880[5].
  • Burial took place at Marshall Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Clark's father was Elijah Clark, Jr.[10].
  • Edward Clark held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Clark worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Clark worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Edward Clark held the position of Governor of Texas[12].
  • Edward Clark held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Texas[13].
  • Edward Clark held the position of member of the State Senate of Texas[14].
  • Edward Clark held the position of Secretary of State of Texas[15].
  • Edward Clark is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Clark's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Clark was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Edward Clark's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[19].
  • Edward Clark's Commons category is recorded as Edward Clark (governor)[20].
  • Edward Clark's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[21].
  • Edward Clark's family name is recorded as Clark[22].
  • Edward Clark's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Clark's relative is recorded as John Clark[24].
  • Edward Clark's relative is recorded as Elijah Clarke[25].
  • Edward Clark's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward Clark's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edward Clark'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New Orleans[2], Edward Clark… he was born on April 1, 1815[3]. His father was Elijah Clark, Jr.[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Texas[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30]; Lieutenant Governor of Texas[13], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1846[33]; member of the State Senate of Texas[14]; and Secretary of State of Texas[15], a position[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Edward Clark was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Clark died on May 4, 1880[5]. He passed away in Marshall[4]. He is buried at Marshall Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Clark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edward Clark born?

Edward Clark's place of birth was New Orleans[2].

Where did Edward Clark die?

Edward Clark passed away in Marshall[4].

Who were Edward Clark's parents?

Edward Clark's father was Elijah Clark, Jr.[10].

What did Edward Clark do for work?

Edward Clark worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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