George Shiras III

American politician (1859–1942)
Person human Q5544534
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George Shiras III

Summary

George Shiras III is a human[1]. He was born in Allegheny[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. He died in Marquette[4]. He died on March 24, 1942[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Allegheny[2], George Shiras III…
  • George Shiras III passed away in Marquette[4].
  • George Shiras III was born on January 1, 1859[3].
  • George Shiras III died on March 24, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Park Cemetery[10].
  • George Shiras III held citizenship in United States[11].
  • George Shiras III worked as a politician[6].
  • George Shiras III's professions included lawyer[7].
  • George Shiras III's professions included photographer[8].
  • George Shiras III held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[12].
  • George Shiras III held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[13].
  • George Shiras III's education included a stint at Yale College[14].
  • George Shiras III was educated at Cornell University[15].
  • George Shiras III is recorded as male[16].
  • George Shiras III's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Shiras III was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • George Shiras III's Commons category is recorded as George Shiras III[19].
  • George Shiras III's residence is recorded as Pittsburgh[20].
  • George Shiras III's family name is recorded as Shiras[21].
  • George Shiras III's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George Shiras III's work location is recorded as Harrisburg[23].
  • George Shiras III's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[24].
  • George Shiras III's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • George Shiras III's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Shiras III[26].
  • George Shiras III's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'George Shiras III'}[27].

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Origins and Family

George Shiras III's place of birth was Allegheny[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3].

Education

Educated at Yale College[14], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30] and Cornell University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Ithaca[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and photographer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[12], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36] and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[13], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

George Shiras III was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

George Shiras III died on March 24, 1942[5]. He died in Marquette[4]. He is buried at Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George Shiras III ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was George Shiras III born?

George Shiras III's place of birth was Allegheny[2].

Where did George Shiras III die?

George Shiras III passed away in Marquette[4].

What did George Shiras III do for work?

George Shiras III worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and photographer[8].

Where did George Shiras III go to school?

George Shiras III was educated at Yale College[14] and Cornell University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Family name Shiras
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library
    Country of citizenship United States
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