Edward Hand

American general (1744–1802)
Person human Q5343297
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Edward Hand

Summary

Edward Hand is a human[1]. He was born in County Offaly[2]. He was born on December 31, 1744[3]. He passed away in Rock Ford Plantation[4]. He died on September 3, 1802[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Hand's place of birth was County Offaly[2].
  • Edward Hand died in Rock Ford Plantation[4].
  • Edward Hand was born on December 31, 1744[3].
  • Edward Hand died on September 3, 1802[5].
  • Edward Hand died on September 4, 1802[9].
  • Burial took place at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Hand held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Hand worked as a military officer[6].
  • Edward Hand's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Hand's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[12].
  • Edward Hand's education included a stint at School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[13].
  • Edward Hand is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Hand's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Hand's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[16].
  • Edward Hand's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Edward Hand's Commons category is recorded as Edward Hand[18].
  • Edward Hand's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Edward Hand's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[20].
  • Edward Hand was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[21].
  • Edward Hand's family name is recorded as Q16870476[22].
  • Edward Hand's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Hand's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[24].
  • Edward Hand's described by source is recorded as American Medical Biographies[25].
  • Edward Hand's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Offaly[2], Edward Hand… he was born on December 31, 1744[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[12], a collegiate university[27], in Ireland[28], founded in 1592[29], headquartered in Dublin[30] and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[13], a medical school[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1711[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 3, 1802[5] and September 4, 1802[9]. Edward Hand died in Rock Ford Plantation[4]. Burial took place at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Hand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Edward Hand born?

Edward Hand's place of birth was County Offaly[2].

Where did Edward Hand die?

Edward Hand passed away in Rock Ford Plantation[4].

What did Edward Hand do for work?

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

Where did Edward Hand go to school?

Edward Hand was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[12] and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Edward
    Family name Q16870476
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library
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