Edward Kent

American mayor (1802–1877)
Person human Q59729
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Edward Kent

Summary

Edward Kent is a human[1]. He was born in Concord[2]. He was born on January 8, 1802[3]. He passed away in Bangor[4]. He died on May 19, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Kent's place of birth was Concord[2].
  • Edward Kent died in Bangor[4].
  • Edward Kent was born on January 8, 1802[3].
  • Edward Kent died on May 19, 1877[5].
  • Edward Kent is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Kent held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Kent worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Kent's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edward Kent's professions included judge[8].
  • Edward Kent held the position of Governor of Maine[12].
  • Edward Kent held the position of Governor of Maine[13].
  • Edward Kent held the position of member of the State Senate of Maine[14].
  • Edward Kent was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Edward Kent is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Kent's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Kent was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[19].
  • Edward Kent's family name is recorded as Kent[20].
  • Edward Kent's given name is recorded as Edward[21].
  • Edward Kent's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Edward Kent's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/edward-kent/[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Kent's place of birth was Concord[2]. He was born on January 8, 1802[3].

Education

Edward Kent's education included a stint at Harvard University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of Maine[12], a governor[24], in United States[25], founded in 1820[26] and member of the State Senate of Maine[14].

Personal Life

Edward Kent was affiliated with the Whig Party[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Kent died on May 19, 1877[5]. He passed away in Bangor[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[19]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Kent ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Edward Kent born?

Edward Kent was born in Concord[2].

Where did Edward Kent die?

Edward Kent died in Bangor[4].

What did Edward Kent do for work?

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

Where did Edward Kent go to school?

Edward Kent was educated at Harvard University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . 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. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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