Ezra Meeker

pioneer of Washington Territory who later publicized the memory of the Oregon Trail
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Ezra Meeker
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Ezra Meeker

Summary

Ezra Meeker is a human[1]. Born in Butler County[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1830[3]. He passed away in Seattle[4]. He died on December 3, 1928[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], author[7], lobbyist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ezra Meeker was born in Butler County[2].
  • Ezra Meeker died in Seattle[4].
  • Ezra Meeker was born on December 29, 1830[3].
  • Ezra Meeker was born on 1830[11].
  • Ezra Meeker died on December 3, 1928[5].
  • Ezra Meeker died on 1928[12].
  • Burial took place at Woodbine Cemetery[13].
  • Ezra Meeker held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Ezra Meeker's professions included explorer[6].
  • Ezra Meeker's professions included author[7].
  • Ezra Meeker worked as a lobbyist[8].
  • Ezra Meeker's professions included writer[9].
  • Ezra Meeker is recorded as male[15].
  • Ezra Meeker's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ezra Meeker was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • Ezra Meeker's Commons category is recorded as Ezra Meeker[18].
  • Ezra Meeker's family name is recorded as Meeker[19].
  • Ezra Meeker's given name is recorded as Ezra[20].
  • Ezra Meeker's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Butler County[2], Ezra Meeker… Recorded date of birth include December 29, 1830[3] and 1830[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], author[7], lobbyist[8], and writer[9].

Personal Life

Ezra Meeker was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 3, 1928[5] and 1928[12]. Ezra Meeker passed away in Seattle[4]. Burial took place at Woodbine Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Ezra Meeker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Ezra Meeker born?

Ezra Meeker's place of birth was Butler County[2].

Where did Ezra Meeker die?

Ezra Meeker died in Seattle[4].

What did Ezra Meeker do for work?

Ezra Meeker worked as explorer[6], author[7], lobbyist[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, author, lobbyist +1
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Woodbine Cemetery
    Described by source Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916
    Instance of
    Member of political party Republican Party
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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