Edwin D. Morgan

Union Army general and politician (1811–1883)
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Edwin D. Morgan
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Edwin D. Morgan

Summary

Edwin D. Morgan is a human[1]. He was born in Washington[2]. He was born on February 8, 1811[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 14, 1883[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edwin D. Morgan was born in Washington[2].
  • Edwin D. Morgan died in New York City[4].
  • Edwin D. Morgan was born on February 8, 1811[3].
  • Edwin D. Morgan died on February 14, 1883[5].
  • Burial took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's father was Jasper Morgan[11].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's mother was Catharine Morgan[12].
  • A child of Edwin D. Morgan was Edwin Denison Morgan[13].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edwin D. Morgan worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's professions included military officer[7].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[15].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of Governor of New York[16].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of Chair of the Republican National Committee[17].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Edwin D. Morgan held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Edwin D. Morgan was educated at Bacon Academy[21].
  • Edwin D. Morgan is recorded as male[22].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edwin D. Morgan was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's military branch is recorded as Union Army[25].
  • Edwin D. Morgan's Commons category is recorded as Edwin D. Morgan[26].
  • Edwin D. Morgan was part of the conflict American Civil War[27].

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Origins and Family

Edwin D. Morgan's place of birth was Washington[2]. He was born on February 8, 1811[3]. His father was Jasper Morgan[11]. His mother was Catharine Morgan[12].

Education

Edwin D. Morgan was educated at Bacon Academy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[15], a position[28], in United States[29]; Governor of New York[16], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1777[32]; Chair of the Republican National Committee[17]; and United States senator[18], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

A child of Edwin D. Morgan was Edwin Denison Morgan[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Edwin D. Morgan died on February 14, 1883[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edwin D. Morgan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edwin D. Morgan born?

Born in Washington[2], Edwin D. Morgan…

Where did Edwin D. Morgan die?

Edwin D. Morgan passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Edwin D. Morgan's parents?

Edwin D. Morgan's father was Jasper Morgan[11]. Edwin D. Morgan's mother was Catharine Morgan[12].

What did Edwin D. Morgan do for work?

Edwin D. Morgan worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Edwin D. Morgan go to school?

Edwin D. Morgan was educated at Bacon Academy[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . research.frick.org. research.frick.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, businessperson
    Position held member of the State Senate of New York, Governor of New York, Chair of the Republican National Committee +3
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  2. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Child Edwin Denison Morgan
    Instance of human
    Given name Edwin
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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