George Law Curry

American journalist, Governor of Oregon (1820–1878)
Person human Q1313900
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George Law Curry

Summary

George Law Curry is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1820[3]. He passed away in Portland[4]. He died on July 28, 1878[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], George Law Curry…
  • George Law Curry passed away in Portland[4].
  • George Law Curry was born on July 2, 1820[3].
  • George Law Curry died on July 28, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Lone Fir Cemetery[9].
  • George Law Curry held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Law Curry worked as a politician[6].
  • George Law Curry's professions included journalist[7].
  • George Law Curry held the position of Governor of Oregon[11].
  • George Law Curry is recorded as male[12].
  • George Law Curry's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Law Curry was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].
  • George Law Curry's Commons category is recorded as George Law Curry[15].
  • George Law Curry's family name is recorded as Curry[16].
  • George Law Curry's given name is recorded as George[17].
  • George Law Curry's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[18].
  • George Law Curry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • George Law Curry's writing language is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], George Law Curry… he was born on July 2, 1820[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. George Law Curry held the position of Governor of Oregon[11].

Personal Life

George Law Curry was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].

Death and Burial

George Law Curry died on July 28, 1878[5]. He died in Portland[4]. Burial took place at Lone Fir Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Law Curry include Curry County[21], a county of Oregon[22], in United States[23], founded in 1855[24].

Why It Matters

George Law Curry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Curry County[21], a county of Oregon[22], in United States[23], founded in 1855[24].

FAQs

Where was George Law Curry born?

George Law Curry's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did George Law Curry die?

George Law Curry died in Portland[4].

What did George Law Curry do for work?

George Law Curry worked as politician[6] and journalist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, journalist
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    Country of citizenship United States
    Occupation politician, journalist
    Member of political party Democratic Party
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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