Edward Preble

American commodore (1761-1807)
Person human Q2494562
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Edward Preble

Summary

Edward Preble is a human[1]. He was born in Portland[2]. He was born on August 15, 1761[3]. He died in Portland[4]. He died on August 25, 1807[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Portland[2], Edward Preble…
  • Edward Preble died in Portland[4].
  • Edward Preble was born on August 15, 1761[3].
  • Edward Preble died on August 25, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at Eastern Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Preble's father was Jedidiah Preble[9].
  • Edward Preble's mother was Mehitable Roberts - Preble[10].
  • Edward Preble was married to Q137697933[11].
  • A child of Edward Preble was Edward Deering Preble[12].
  • Edward Preble held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Edward Preble worked as a military officer[6].
  • Edward Preble's education included a stint at The Governor's Academy[14].
  • Edward Preble received the Congressional Gold Medal[15].
  • Edward Preble is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Preble's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Preble's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[18].
  • Edward Preble's Commons category is recorded as Edward Preble[19].
  • Edward Preble's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[20].
  • Edward Preble was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[21].
  • Edward Preble's family name is recorded as Preble[22].
  • Edward Preble's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Preble's sibling is recorded as Q137697640[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Preble was born in Portland[2]. He was born on August 15, 1761[3]. His father was Jedidiah Preble[9]. His mother was Mehitable Roberts - Preble[10].

Education

Edward Preble was educated at The Governor's Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Preble worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Edward Preble received the Congressional Gold Medal[15].

Personal Life

Edward Preble was married to Q137697933[11]. A child of him was Edward Deering Preble[12].

Death and Burial

Edward Preble died on August 25, 1807[5]. He died in Portland[4]. Burial took place at Eastern Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Preble include USS Preble[25], a guided missile destroyer[26]; Preble County[27], a county of Ohio[28], in United States[29], founded in 1808[30]; and Preble Township[31], a township of Minnesota[32], in United States[33].

Why It Matters

Edward Preble ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include USS Preble[25], a guided missile destroyer[26]; Preble County[27], a county of Ohio[28], in United States[29], founded in 1808[30]; and Preble Township[31], a township of Minnesota[32], in United States[33].

FAQs

Where was Edward Preble born?

Born in Portland[2], Edward Preble…

Where did Edward Preble die?

Edward Preble died in Portland[4].

Who were Edward Preble's parents?

Edward Preble's father was Jedidiah Preble[9]. Edward Preble's mother was Mehitable Roberts - Preble[10].

Who was Edward Preble married to?

Edward Preble's spouses include Q137697933[11].

What did Edward Preble do for work?

Edward Preble worked as military officer[6].

Where did Edward Preble go to school?

Edward Preble was educated at The Governor's Academy[14].

What awards did Edward Preble receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at The Governor's Academy
    Military branch United States Navy
    Family name Preble
    Award received
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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