Frank Swett Black

American politician and governor (1853–1913)
Person human Q634564
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Frank Swett Black

Summary

Frank Swett Black is a human[1]. He was born in York County[2]. He was born on March 8, 1853[3]. He passed away in Troy[4]. He died on March 22, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in York County[2], Frank Swett Black…
  • Frank Swett Black passed away in Troy[4].
  • Frank Swett Black was born on March 8, 1853[3].
  • Frank Swett Black died on March 22, 1913[5].
  • Frank Swett Black held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Frank Swett Black's professions included politician[6].
  • Frank Swett Black worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Frank Swett Black worked as an editor[8].
  • Frank Swett Black's professions included journalist[9].
  • Frank Swett Black held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • Frank Swett Black held the position of Governor of New York[13].
  • Frank Swett Black was educated at Dartmouth College[14].
  • Frank Swett Black is recorded as male[15].
  • Frank Swett Black's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Frank Swett Black was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • Frank Swett Black's Commons category is recorded as Frank S. Black[18].
  • Frank Swett Black's family name is recorded as Black[19].
  • Frank Swett Black's given name is recorded as Frank[20].
  • Frank Swett Black's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Frank Swett Black's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Frank Swett Black's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Frank Swett Black'}[23].
  • Frank Swett Black's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Frank S. Black'}[24].
  • Frank Swett Black's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/frank-swett-black/[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in York County[2], Frank Swett Black… he was born on March 8, 1853[3].

Education

Frank Swett Black's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[26], in United States[27] and Governor of New York[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30].

Personal Life

Frank Swett Black was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

Frank Swett Black died on March 22, 1913[5]. He died in Troy[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Swett Black ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Frank Swett Black born?

Born in York County[2], Frank Swett Black…

Where did Frank Swett Black die?

Frank Swett Black passed away in Troy[4].

What did Frank Swett Black do for work?

Frank Swett Black worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], editor[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Frank Swett Black go to school?

Frank Swett Black was educated at Dartmouth College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, editor +1
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['2444372', '1059245']
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  3. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Dartmouth College
    Place of death Troy
    Prabook id ['2444372', '1059245']
    Family name Black
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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