Edward Douglass White

American politician (1795–1847)
Person human Q24389
Edward Douglass White
Louisiana Secretary of State · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Edward Douglass White

Summary

Edward Douglass White is a human[1]. Born in Maury County[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1795[3]. He died in New Orleans[4]. He died on April 18, 1847[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Douglass White's place of birth was Maury County[2].
  • Edward Douglass White died in New Orleans[4].
  • Edward Douglass White was born on March 3, 1795[3].
  • Edward Douglass White died on April 18, 1847[5].
  • Edward Douglass White is buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Douglass White's father was James White[11].
  • A child of Edward Douglass White was Edward Douglass White Jr.[12].
  • Edward Douglass White held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Edward Douglass White worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Douglass White's professions included judge[7].
  • Edward Douglass White's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Edward Douglass White held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • Edward Douglass White held the position of Governor of Louisiana[15].
  • Edward Douglass White's education included a stint at University of Nashville[16].
  • Edward Douglass White's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • Edward Douglass White is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Douglass White's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Douglass White was affiliated with the Whig Party[20].
  • Edward Douglass White's family name is recorded as White[21].
  • Edward Douglass White's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward Douglass White's given name is recorded as Douglass[23].
  • Edward Douglass White's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • Edward Douglass White's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • Edward Douglass White's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward Douglass White's different from is recorded as Q1292077[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Douglass White's place of birth was Maury County[2]. He was born on March 3, 1795[3]. His father was James White[11].

Education

Edward Douglass White was educated at University of Nashville[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Governor of Louisiana[15], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1812[32].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Douglass White was Edward Douglass White Jr.[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[17]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[20].

Death and Burial

Edward Douglass White died on April 18, 1847[5]. He passed away in New Orleans[4]. He is buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Douglass White ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Edward Douglass White born?

Edward Douglass White's place of birth was Maury County[2].

Where did Edward Douglass White die?

Edward Douglass White died in New Orleans[4].

Who were Edward Douglass White's parents?

Edward Douglass White's father was James White[11].

What did Edward Douglass White do for work?

Edward Douglass White worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Edward Douglass White go to school?

Edward Douglass White was educated at University of Nashville[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship United States
    Citizenship
    Place of death New Orleans
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