Francis Preston Blair

Summary

Francis Preston Blair is a human^[1]. Born in Abingdon^[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1791^[3]. He passed away in Silver Spring^[4]. He died on October 18, 1876^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6], editor^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Francis Preston Blair's place of birth was Abingdon^[2].
• Francis Preston Blair passed away in Silver Spring^[4].
• Francis Preston Blair was born on April 12, 1791^[3].
• Francis Preston Blair died on October 18, 1876^[5].
• Francis Preston Blair is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery^[10].
• Francis Preston Blair's father was John Blair^[11].
• Francis Preston Blair's mother was Elizabeth Preston Smith^[12].
• Among Francis Preston Blair's spouses was Eliza Violet Gist Blair^[13].
• A child of Francis Preston Blair was Francis Preston Blair Jr.^[14].
• A child of Francis Preston Blair was Montgomery Blair^[15].
• A child of Francis Preston Blair was Elizabeth Blair Lee^[16].
• Francis Preston Blair held citizenship in United States^[17].
• Francis Preston Blair's professions included journalist^[6].
• Francis Preston Blair's professions included editor^[7].
• Francis Preston Blair worked as a politician^[8].
• Francis Preston Blair was educated at Transylvania University^[18].
• Francis Preston Blair is recorded as male^[19].
• Francis Preston Blair's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Francis Preston Blair was affiliated with the Republican Party^[21].
• Francis Preston Blair's Commons category is recorded as Francis Preston Blair, Sr.^[22].
• Francis Preston Blair's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch^[23].
• Francis Preston Blair's family name is recorded as Blair^[24].
• Francis Preston Blair's given name is recorded as Francis^[25].
• Francis Preston Blair's given name is recorded as Preston^[26].
• Francis Preston Blair's relative is recorded as Samuel Phillips Lee^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Preston Blair was born in Abingdon^[2]. He was born on April 12, 1791^[3]. His father was John Blair^[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Preston Smith^[12].

Education

Francis Preston Blair's education included a stint at Transylvania University^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6], editor^[7], and politician^[8].

Personal Life

Francis Preston Blair was married to Eliza Violet Gist Blair^[13]. Children include Francis Preston Blair Jr.^[14], a politician^[28], 1821–1875^[29], of United States^[30]; Montgomery Blair^[15], a lawyer^[31], 1813–1883^[32], of United States^[33]; and Elizabeth Blair Lee^[16], a writer^[34], 1818–1906^[35], of United States^[36]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party^[21].

Death and Burial

Francis Preston Blair died on October 18, 1876^[5]. He passed away in Silver Spring^[4]. Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Francis Preston Blair ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Francis Preston Blair born?

Born in Abingdon^[2], Francis Preston Blair…

Where did Francis Preston Blair die?

Francis Preston Blair passed away in Silver Spring^[4].

Who were Francis Preston Blair's parents?

Francis Preston Blair's father was John Blair^[11]. Francis Preston Blair's mother was Elizabeth Preston Smith^[12].

Who was Francis Preston Blair married to?

Francis Preston Blair's spouses include Eliza Violet Gist Blair^[13].

What did Francis Preston Blair do for work?

Francis Preston Blair worked as journalist^[6], editor^[7], and politician^[8].

Where did Francis Preston Blair go to school?

Francis Preston Blair was educated at Transylvania University^[18].