George Brinton McClellan

American soldier and politician (1826–1885)
Person human Q310192
George Brinton McClellan
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George Brinton McClellan

Summary

George Brinton McClellan is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1826[3]. He passed away in Orange[4]. He died on October 29, 1885[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], designer[7], writer[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,164 views/month, #5,873 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Brinton McClellan was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • George Brinton McClellan died in Orange[4].
  • George Brinton McClellan was born on December 3, 1826[3].
  • George Brinton McClellan was born on 1826[11].
  • George Brinton McClellan died on October 29, 1885[5].
  • George Brinton McClellan died on 1885[12].
  • Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[13].
  • George Brinton McClellan's father was George McClellan[14].
  • George Brinton McClellan's mother was Elizabeth Brinton[15].
  • Among George Brinton McClellan's spouses was Ellen Marcy McClellan[16].
  • A child of George Brinton McClellan was George B. McClellan Jr.[17].
  • George Brinton McClellan held citizenship in United States[18].
  • George Brinton McClellan's professions included military officer[6].
  • George Brinton McClellan's professions included designer[7].
  • George Brinton McClellan's professions included writer[8].
  • George Brinton McClellan worked as an army officer[9].
  • George Brinton McClellan held the position of Governor of New Jersey[19].
  • George Brinton McClellan's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[20].
  • A notable work attributed to George Brinton McClellan is McClellan saddle[21].
  • George Brinton McClellan's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].
  • George Brinton McClellan is recorded as male[23].
  • George Brinton McClellan's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Brinton McClellan was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • George Brinton McClellan's military branch is recorded as Union Army[26].
  • George Brinton McClellan's military branch is recorded as United States Army[27].

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Origins and Family

George Brinton McClellan was born in Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 3, 1826[3] and 1826[11]. His father was George McClellan[14]. His mother was Elizabeth Brinton[15].

Education

George Brinton McClellan was educated at United States Military Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], designer[7], writer[8], and army officer[9]. George Brinton McClellan held the position of Governor of New Jersey[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Brinton McClellan is McClellan saddle[21].

Personal Life

Among George Brinton McClellan's spouses was Ellen Marcy McClellan[16]. A child of him was George B. McClellan Jr.[17]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 29, 1885[5] and 1885[12]. George Brinton McClellan passed away in Orange[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[28]. Burial took place at Riverview Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

George Brinton McClellan ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,164 views/month, #5,873 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was George Brinton McClellan born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], George Brinton McClellan…

Where did George Brinton McClellan die?

George Brinton McClellan died in Orange[4].

Who were George Brinton McClellan's parents?

George Brinton McClellan's father was George McClellan[14]. George Brinton McClellan's mother was Elizabeth Brinton[15].

Who was George Brinton McClellan married to?

George Brinton McClellan's spouses include Ellen Marcy McClellan[16].

What did George Brinton McClellan do for work?

George Brinton McClellan worked as military officer[6], designer[7], writer[8], and army officer[9].

Where did George Brinton McClellan go to school?

George Brinton McClellan was educated at United States Military Academy[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Biographical Notice of the Late George McClellan, M. D.. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . Ugly. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, designer, writer +1
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Military branch Union Army, United States Army
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship United States
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