Edwin Denby

American politician (1870-1929)
Person human Q962646
Edwin Denby
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Edwin Denby

Summary

Edwin Denby is a human[1]. He was born in Evansville[2]. He was born on February 18, 1870[3]. He died in Detroit[4]. He died on February 8, 1929[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Evansville[2], Edwin Denby…
  • Edwin Denby died in Detroit[4].
  • Edwin Denby was born on February 18, 1870[3].
  • Edwin Denby died on February 8, 1929[5].
  • Edwin Denby is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[10].
  • Edwin Denby's father was Charles Harvey Denby[11].
  • Edwin Denby's mother was Martha Denby[12].
  • Edwin Denby was married to Marion Bartlett Thurber[13].
  • Edwin Denby held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edwin Denby worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin Denby worked as a military officer[7].
  • Edwin Denby's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Edwin Denby held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Edwin Denby held the position of member of the Michigan House of Representatives[16].
  • Edwin Denby held the position of United States Secretary of the Navy[17].
  • Edwin Denby was educated at University of Michigan[18].
  • Edwin Denby was educated at University of Michigan Law School[19].
  • Edwin Denby is recorded as male[20].
  • Edwin Denby's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edwin Denby's member of sports team is recorded as Michigan Wolverines football[22].
  • Edwin Denby was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Edwin Denby's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[24].
  • Edwin Denby's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Denby[25].
  • Edwin Denby was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Edwin Denby's family name is recorded as Denby[27].

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Origins and Family

Edwin Denby was born in Evansville[2]. He was born on February 18, 1870[3]. His father was Charles Harvey Denby[11]. His mother was Martha Denby[12].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[18], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31] and University of Michigan Law School[19], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1859[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; member of the Michigan House of Representatives[16], a position[37], in United States[38]; and United States Secretary of the Navy[17], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1798[41], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[42].

Personal Life

Among Edwin Denby's spouses was Marion Bartlett Thurber[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Edwin Denby died on February 8, 1929[5]. He died in Detroit[4]. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edwin Denby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Denby born?

Edwin Denby was born in Evansville[2].

Where did Edwin Denby die?

Edwin Denby passed away in Detroit[4].

Who were Edwin Denby's parents?

Edwin Denby's father was Charles Harvey Denby[11]. Edwin Denby's mother was Martha Denby[12].

Who was Edwin Denby married to?

Edwin Denby's spouses include Marion Bartlett Thurber[13].

What did Edwin Denby do for work?

Edwin Denby worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Edwin Denby go to school?

Edwin Denby was educated at University of Michigan[18] and University of Michigan Law School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer
    Spouse Marion Bartlett Thurber
    Instance of human
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