Elisha Dyer

American politician (1811–1890), 25th Governor of Rhode Island
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Elisha Dyer

Summary

Elisha Dyer is a human[1]. Born in Providence[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1811[3]. He passed away in Providence[4]. He died on May 17, 1890[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Elisha Dyer was born in Providence[2].
  • Elisha Dyer passed away in Providence[4].
  • Elisha Dyer was born on July 20, 1811[3].
  • Elisha Dyer died on May 17, 1890[5].
  • Elisha Dyer is buried at Swan Point Cemetery[8].
  • Elisha Dyer's father was Elisha Dyer, Sr.[9].
  • A child of Elisha Dyer was Elisha Dyer[10].
  • A child of Elisha Dyer was Anna Jones Dyer[11].
  • Elisha Dyer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Elisha Dyer worked as a politician[6].
  • Elisha Dyer held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[13].
  • Elisha Dyer's education included a stint at Brown University[14].
  • Elisha Dyer is recorded as male[15].
  • Elisha Dyer's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Elisha Dyer was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • Elisha Dyer's Commons category is recorded as Elisha Dyer, Sr.[18].
  • Elisha Dyer's family name is recorded as Dyer[19].
  • Elisha Dyer's given name is recorded as Elisha[20].
  • Elisha Dyer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Elisha Dyer's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/elisha-dyer-sr/[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Providence[2], Elisha Dyer… he was born on July 20, 1811[3]. His father was he, Sr.[9].

Education

Elisha Dyer's education included a stint at Brown University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Elisha Dyer worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[13].

Personal Life

Children include Elisha Dyer[10], a politician[23], 1839–1906[24], of United States[25] and Anna Jones Dyer[11], 1844–1884[26]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Elisha Dyer died on May 17, 1890[5]. He died in Providence[4]. Burial took place at Swan Point Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Elisha Dyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was Elisha Dyer born?

Elisha Dyer's place of birth was Providence[2].

Where did Elisha Dyer die?

Elisha Dyer died in Providence[4].

Who were Elisha Dyer's parents?

Elisha Dyer's father was Elisha Dyer, Sr.[9].

What did Elisha Dyer do for work?

Elisha Dyer worked as politician[6].

Where did Elisha Dyer go to school?

Elisha Dyer was educated at Brown University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . 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. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Governor of Rhode Island
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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