Edwin Barclay

Liberian politician (1882-1955)
Person human Q735400
Edwin Barclay
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Edwin Barclay

Summary

Edwin Barclay is a human[1]. Born in Liberia[2], he… he was born on +1882-01-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Liberia[4]. He died on +1955-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liberia[2], Edwin Barclay…
  • Edwin Barclay died in Liberia[4].
  • Edwin Barclay was born on +1882-01-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edwin Barclay died on +1955-11-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edwin Barclay held citizenship in Liberia[9].
  • Edwin Barclay worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin Barclay worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Edwin Barclay held the position of President of Liberia[10].
  • Edwin Barclay held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[11].
  • Edwin Barclay received the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[12].
  • Edwin Barclay's religion is recorded as Methodism[13].
  • Edwin Barclay is recorded as male[14].
  • Edwin Barclay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edwin Barclay was affiliated with the True Whig Party[16].
  • Edwin Barclay's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Barclay[17].
  • Edwin Barclay's family name is recorded as Barclay[18].
  • Edwin Barclay's given name is recorded as Edwin[19].
  • Edwin Barclay's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edwin Barclay[20].
  • Edwin Barclay's Commons gallery is recorded as Edwin Barclay[21].
  • Edwin Barclay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Edwin Barclay's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edwin James Barclay'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liberia[2], Edwin Barclay… he was born on +1882-01-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include President of Liberia[10], a public office[24], founded in 1848[25] and Minister of Foreign Affairs[11], a position[26], in Liberia[27].

Recognition

Edwin Barclay received the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[12].

Personal Life

Edwin Barclay's religion is recorded as Methodism[13]. He was affiliated with the True Whig Party[16].

Death and Burial

Edwin Barclay died on +1955-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Liberia[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Barclay ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Barclay born?

Born in Liberia[2], Edwin Barclay…

Where did Edwin Barclay die?

Edwin Barclay died in Liberia[4].

What did Edwin Barclay do for work?

Edwin Barclay worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Edwin Barclay receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . journaldemonaco.gouv.mc. journaldemonaco.gouv.mc. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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
  4. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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