George Poindexter

American politician (1779-1853)
Person human Q370596
George Poindexter
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George Poindexter

Summary

George Poindexter is a human[1]. He was born in Louisa County[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. He passed away in Jackson[4]. He died on September 5, 1853[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Poindexter's place of birth was Louisa County[2].
  • George Poindexter died in Jackson[4].
  • George Poindexter was born on January 1, 1779[3].
  • George Poindexter died on September 5, 1853[5].
  • George Poindexter died on September 15, 1853[10].
  • George Poindexter is buried at Greenwood Cemetery[11].
  • George Poindexter held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Poindexter's professions included politician[6].
  • George Poindexter's professions included judge[7].
  • George Poindexter's professions included lawyer[8].
  • George Poindexter held the position of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[13].
  • George Poindexter held the position of member of the Mississippi House of Representatives[14].
  • George Poindexter held the position of Governor of Mississippi[15].
  • George Poindexter held the position of President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16].
  • George Poindexter held the position of United States senator[17].
  • George Poindexter held the position of United States senator[18].
  • George Poindexter is recorded as male[19].
  • George Poindexter's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Poindexter was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].
  • George Poindexter's Commons category is recorded as George Poindexter[22].
  • George Poindexter's family name is recorded as Poindexter[23].
  • George Poindexter's given name is recorded as George[24].
  • George Poindexter's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • George Poindexter's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[26].
  • George Poindexter's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Louisa County[2], George Poindexter… he was born on January 1, 1779[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives[13], a position[28], in United States[29]; member of the Mississippi House of Representatives[14]; Governor of Mississippi[15], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1817[32]; President pro tempore of the United States Senate[16], a position[33], in United States[34], founded in 1789[35]; United States senator[17], a position[36], in United States[37]; and member of the United States House of Representatives[38], a member of parliament[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

George Poindexter was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 5, 1853[5] and September 15, 1853[10]. George Poindexter died in Jackson[4]. Burial took place at Greenwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

George Poindexter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was George Poindexter born?

Born in Louisa County[2], George Poindexter…

Where did George Poindexter die?

George Poindexter passed away in Jackson[4].

What did George Poindexter do for work?

George Poindexter worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [38] . bioguideretro.congress.gov. bioguideretro.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    Position held non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, Governor of Mississippi +5
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