Elmer Burkett

American politician (1867–1935)
Person human Q1332941
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Elmer Burkett

Summary

Elmer Burkett is a human[1]. He was born in Glenwood[2]. He was born on December 1, 1867[3]. He passed away in Lincoln[4]. He died on May 23, 1935[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elmer Burkett was born in Glenwood[2].
  • Elmer Burkett passed away in Lincoln[4].
  • Elmer Burkett was born on December 1, 1867[3].
  • Elmer Burkett was born on 1867[9].
  • Elmer Burkett died on May 23, 1935[5].
  • Elmer Burkett is buried at Wyuka Cemetery[10].
  • Elmer Burkett held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Elmer Burkett's professions included politician[6].
  • Elmer Burkett's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Elmer Burkett held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Elmer Burkett held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Elmer Burkett held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Elmer Burkett held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Elmer Burkett held the position of member of the Nebraska House of Representatives[16].
  • Elmer Burkett's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[17].
  • Elmer Burkett's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[18].
  • Elmer Burkett is recorded as male[19].
  • Elmer Burkett's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Elmer Burkett was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Elmer Burkett's Commons category is recorded as Elmer Burkett[22].
  • Elmer Burkett's family name is recorded as Burkett[23].
  • Elmer Burkett's given name is recorded as Elmer[24].
  • Elmer Burkett's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Elmer Burkett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Elmer Burkett's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elmer Jacob Burkett'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glenwood[2], Elmer Burkett… Recorded date of birth include December 1, 1867[3] and 1867[9].

Education

Educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[17], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1869[30] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[18], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1888[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[34], in United States[35]; United States senator[13], a position[36], in United States[37]; and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Elmer Burkett was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Elmer Burkett died on May 23, 1935[5]. He passed away in Lincoln[4]. Burial took place at Wyuka Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Elmer Burkett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Elmer Burkett born?

Born in Glenwood[2], Elmer Burkett…

Where did Elmer Burkett die?

Elmer Burkett died in Lincoln[4].

What did Elmer Burkett do for work?

Elmer Burkett worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Elmer Burkett go to school?

Elmer Burkett was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[17] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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