Francis M. Drake

American soldier, businessman and politician (1830-1903)
Person human Q1441642
Francis M. Drake
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Francis M. Drake

Summary

Francis M. Drake is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rushville[2]. He was born on December 30, 1830[3]. He died in Centerville[4]. He died on November 20, 1903[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], lawyer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis M. Drake was born in Rushville[2].
  • Francis M. Drake died in Centerville[4].
  • Francis M. Drake was born on December 30, 1830[3].
  • Francis M. Drake died on November 20, 1903[5].
  • Francis M. Drake held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Francis M. Drake's professions included military officer[6].
  • Francis M. Drake worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Francis M. Drake's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Francis M. Drake held the position of Governor of Iowa[11].
  • Francis M. Drake is recorded as male[12].
  • Francis M. Drake's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Francis M. Drake was affiliated with the Republican Party[14].
  • Francis M. Drake's military branch is recorded as Union Army[15].
  • Francis M. Drake's Commons category is recorded as Francis Marion Drake[16].
  • Francis M. Drake was part of the conflict American Civil War[17].
  • Francis M. Drake's family name is recorded as Drake[18].
  • Francis M. Drake's given name is recorded as Francis[19].
  • Francis M. Drake's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[20].
  • Francis M. Drake's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/francis-marion-drake/[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rushville[2], Francis M. Drake… he was born on December 30, 1830[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], lawyer[7], and businessperson[8]. Francis M. Drake held the position of Governor of Iowa[11].

Personal Life

Francis M. Drake was affiliated with the Republican Party[14].

Death and Burial

Francis M. Drake died on November 20, 1903[5]. He died in Centerville[4].

Why It Matters

Francis M. Drake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 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 Francis M. Drake born?

Francis M. Drake's place of birth was Rushville[2].

Where did Francis M. Drake die?

Francis M. Drake died in Centerville[4].

What did Francis M. Drake do for work?

Francis M. Drake worked as military officer[6], lawyer[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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