Epaphroditus Ransom

American politician (1798-1859)
Person human Q373102
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Epaphroditus Ransom

Summary

Epaphroditus Ransom is a human[1]. He was born in Shelburne Falls[2]. He was born on March 24, 1798[3]. He died in Fort Scott[4]. He died on November 11, 1859[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Epaphroditus Ransom's place of birth was Shelburne Falls[2].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom passed away in Fort Scott[4].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom was born on March 24, 1798[3].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom died on November 11, 1859[5].
  • Burial took place at Mountain Home Cemetery[10].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom worked as a judge[6].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom worked as a politician[8].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom held the position of Governor of Michigan[12].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom held the position of member of the Vermont House of Representatives[13].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom held the position of member of the Michigan House of Representatives[14].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's education included a stint at Northampton Law School[15].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[16].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom is recorded as male[17].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's Commons category is recorded as Epaphroditus Ransom[20].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's family name is recorded as Ransom[21].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's given name is recorded as Epaphroditus[22].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's work location is recorded as Montpelier[23].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's work location is recorded as Lansing[24].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Epaphroditus Ransom'}[26].
  • Epaphroditus Ransom's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/epaphroditus-ransom/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Shelburne Falls[2], Epaphroditus Ransom… he was born on March 24, 1798[3].

Education

Epaphroditus Ransom was educated at Northampton Law School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Governor of Michigan[12], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1835[30]; member of the Vermont House of Representatives[13], a position[31], in United States[32]; and member of the Michigan House of Representatives[14], a position[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Epaphroditus Ransom's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[16]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Epaphroditus Ransom died on November 11, 1859[5]. He passed away in Fort Scott[4]. He is buried at Mountain Home Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Epaphroditus Ransom ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Epaphroditus Ransom born?

Epaphroditus Ransom was born in Shelburne Falls[2].

Where did Epaphroditus Ransom die?

Epaphroditus Ransom passed away in Fort Scott[4].

What did Epaphroditus Ransom do for work?

Epaphroditus Ransom worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Epaphroditus Ransom go to school?

Epaphroditus Ransom was educated at Northampton Law School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [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.

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    Family name Ransom
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