Frederick Townsend

American general (1825–1897)
Person human Q5498875
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Frederick Townsend

Summary

Frederick Townsend is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1825[3]. He died in Lake Luzerne[4]. He died on September 11, 1897[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Townsend's place of birth was Albany[2].
  • Frederick Townsend passed away in Lake Luzerne[4].
  • Frederick Townsend was born on September 21, 1825[3].
  • Frederick Townsend died on September 11, 1897[5].
  • Frederick Townsend is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].
  • Frederick Townsend's father was Isaiah Townsend[10].
  • Frederick Townsend's mother was Hannah Townsend[11].
  • A child of Frederick Townsend was Frederick J. Townsend[12].
  • Frederick Townsend held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frederick Townsend's professions included military officer[6].
  • Frederick Townsend worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Frederick Townsend held the position of Adjutant General of New York[14].
  • Frederick Townsend's education included a stint at Union College[15].
  • Frederick Townsend was educated at The Albany Academy[16].
  • Frederick Townsend is recorded as male[17].
  • Frederick Townsend's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Frederick Townsend's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Frederick Townsend's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Townsend[20].
  • Frederick Townsend's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[21].
  • The cause of death was lung disease[22].
  • Frederick Townsend was part of the conflict American Civil War[23].
  • Frederick Townsend's family name is recorded as Townsend[24].
  • Frederick Townsend's given name is recorded as Frederick[25].
  • Frederick Townsend's allegiance is recorded as United States[26].
  • Frederick Townsend's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick Townsend's place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on September 21, 1825[3]. His father was Isaiah Townsend[10]. His mother was Hannah Townsend[11].

Education

Educated at Union College[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in Schenectady[31] and The Albany Academy[16], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1813[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. Frederick Townsend held the position of Adjutant General of New York[14].

Personal Life

A child of Frederick Townsend was Frederick J. Townsend[12].

Death and Burial

Frederick Townsend died on September 11, 1897[5]. He passed away in Lake Luzerne[4]. The cause of death was lung disease[22]. Burial took place at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Frederick Townsend ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Townsend born?

Born in Albany[2], Frederick Townsend…

Where did Frederick Townsend die?

Frederick Townsend died in Lake Luzerne[4].

Who were Frederick Townsend's parents?

Frederick Townsend's father was Isaiah Townsend[10]. Frederick Townsend's mother was Hannah Townsend[11].

What did Frederick Townsend do for work?

Frederick Townsend worked as military officer[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Frederick Townsend go to school?

Frederick Townsend was educated at Union College[15] and The Albany Academy[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at New York Public Library Main Branch
    Geni.com profile id 6000000000301860152
    Child Frederick J. Townsend
    Signature Frederick Townsend Signature.jpg
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