Elbert Lee Trinkle

American politician (1876-1939)
Person human Q570494
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Elbert Lee Trinkle

Summary

Elbert Lee Trinkle is a human[1]. He was born in Wytheville[2]. He was born on March 12, 1876[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on November 25, 1939[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's place of birth was Wytheville[2].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle passed away in Richmond[4].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle was born on March 12, 1876[3].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle died on November 25, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at East End Cemetery[10].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's professions included politician[7].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle held the position of Governor of Virginia[12].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle held the position of member of the State Senate of Virginia[13].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's education included a stint at Hampden–Sydney College[14].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's education included a stint at University of Virginia School of Law[15].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle is recorded as male[16].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's Commons category is recorded as Elbert Lee Trinkle[19].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's family name is recorded as Trinkle[20].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's given name is recorded as Elbert[21].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Elbert Lee Trinkle's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/elbert-lee-trinkle/[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wytheville[2], Elbert Lee Trinkle… he was born on March 12, 1876[3].

Education

Educated at Hampden–Sydney College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[24], in United States[25], founded in 1775[26] and University of Virginia School of Law[15], a law school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1819[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[12], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1776[32] and member of the State Senate of Virginia[13], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Elbert Lee Trinkle was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Elbert Lee Trinkle died on November 25, 1939[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. He is buried at East End Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Elbert Lee Trinkle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Elbert Lee Trinkle born?

Elbert Lee Trinkle was born in Wytheville[2].

Where did Elbert Lee Trinkle die?

Elbert Lee Trinkle passed away in Richmond[4].

What did Elbert Lee Trinkle do for work?

Elbert Lee Trinkle worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Elbert Lee Trinkle go to school?

Elbert Lee Trinkle was educated at Hampden–Sydney College[14] and University of Virginia School of Law[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] . Retrieved . 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. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . 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.

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