George Croghan

U.S. Army officer who fought in the War of 1812 (1791–1849)
Person human Q5538230
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George Croghan

Summary

George Croghan is a human[1]. Born in Louisville[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1791[3]. He died in New Orleans[4]. He died on January 8, 1849[5]. He worked as an inspector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Louisville[2], George Croghan…
  • George Croghan passed away in New Orleans[4].
  • George Croghan was born on November 15, 1791[3].
  • George Croghan died on January 8, 1849[5].
  • Burial took place at Ohio[8].
  • George Croghan's father was William Croghan[9].
  • George Croghan's mother was Lucy Croghan[10].
  • Among George Croghan's spouses was Serena Eliza Croghan[11].
  • A child of George Croghan was Mary Angelica Wyatt[12].
  • A child of George Croghan was George St. John Croghan[13].
  • George Croghan held citizenship in United States[14].
  • George Croghan's professions included inspector[6].
  • George Croghan was educated at College of William & Mary[15].
  • George Croghan received the Congressional Gold Medal[16].
  • George Croghan is recorded as male[17].
  • George Croghan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Croghan's Commons category is recorded as George Croghan (soldier)[19].
  • George Croghan's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[20].
  • The cause of death was cholera[21].
  • George Croghan was part of the conflict War of 1812[22].
  • George Croghan was part of the conflict Battle of Fort Stephenson[23].
  • George Croghan was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[24].
  • George Croghan's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Croghan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • George Croghan's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Louisville[2], George Croghan… he was born on November 15, 1791[3]. His father was William Croghan[9]. His mother was Lucy Croghan[10].

Education

George Croghan was educated at College of William & Mary[15].

Career and Affiliations

George Croghan worked as an inspector[6].

Recognition

George Croghan received the Congressional Gold Medal[16].

Personal Life

Among George Croghan's spouses was Serena Eliza Croghan[11]. Children include Mary Angelica Wyatt[12], 1819–1906[28] and George St. John Croghan[13].

Death and Burial

George Croghan died on January 8, 1849[5]. He passed away in New Orleans[4]. The cause of death was cholera[21]. He is buried at Ohio[8].

Why It Matters

George Croghan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was George Croghan born?

Born in Louisville[2], George Croghan…

Where did George Croghan die?

George Croghan died in New Orleans[4].

Who were George Croghan's parents?

George Croghan's father was William Croghan[9]. George Croghan's mother was Lucy Croghan[10].

Who was George Croghan married to?

George Croghan's spouses include Serena Eliza Croghan[11].

What did George Croghan do for work?

George Croghan worked as inspector[6].

Where did George Croghan go to school?

George Croghan was educated at College of William & Mary[15].

What awards did George Croghan receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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