Elisha Dyer

American politician (1839-1906), 45th Governor of Rhode Island
Person human Q889559
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Elisha Dyer

Summary

Elisha Dyer is a human[1]. Born in Providence[2], he… he was born on November 29, 1839[3]. He passed away in Providence[4]. He died on November 29, 1906[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 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 November 29, 1839[3].
  • Elisha Dyer died on November 29, 1906[5].
  • Elisha Dyer is buried at Swan Point Cemetery[8].
  • Elisha Dyer's father was Elisha Dyer[9].
  • Elisha Dyer's mother was Anna Jones (Hoppin) Dyer[10].
  • A child of Elisha Dyer was Elisha Dyer[11].
  • A child of Elisha Dyer was George R. Dyer[12].
  • Elisha Dyer held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Elisha Dyer's professions included politician[6].
  • Elisha Dyer held the position of Rhode Island state senator[14].
  • Elisha Dyer held the position of Governor of Rhode Island[15].
  • Elisha Dyer held the position of member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[16].
  • Elisha Dyer was educated at Brown University[17].
  • Elisha Dyer is recorded as male[18].
  • Elisha Dyer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Elisha Dyer was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].
  • Elisha Dyer's Commons category is recorded as Elisha Dyer, Jr.[21].
  • Elisha Dyer's family name is recorded as Dyer[22].
  • Elisha Dyer's given name is recorded as Elisha[23].
  • Elisha Dyer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Elisha Dyer's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/elisha-dyer-jr/[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Providence[2], Elisha Dyer… he was born on November 29, 1839[3]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Anna Jones (Hoppin) Dyer[10].

Education

Elisha Dyer was educated at Brown University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Elisha Dyer's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Rhode Island state senator[14]; Governor of Rhode Island[15], a governor[26], in United States[27], founded in 1775[28]; and member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Children include Elisha Dyer[11], a banker[29], 1862–1917[30], of United States[31] and George R. Dyer[12], a military personnel[32], 1869–1934[33], of United States[34]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

Elisha Dyer died on November 29, 1906[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 (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

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[9]. Elisha Dyer's mother was Anna Jones (Hoppin) Dyer[10].

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[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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