George Wilbur Peck

American politician in Wisconsin and newspaper founder (1840-1916)
Person human Q884134
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George Wilbur Peck

Summary

George Wilbur Peck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Henderson[2]. He was born on September 28, 1840[3]. He died in Milwaukee[4]. He died on April 16, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editor[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Wilbur Peck's place of birth was Henderson[2].
  • George Wilbur Peck died in Milwaukee[4].
  • George Wilbur Peck was born on September 28, 1840[3].
  • George Wilbur Peck died on April 16, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Home Cemetery[10].
  • George Wilbur Peck held citizenship in United States[11].
  • George Wilbur Peck worked as a politician[6].
  • George Wilbur Peck worked as an editor[7].
  • George Wilbur Peck's professions included writer[8].
  • George Wilbur Peck held the position of Governor of Wisconsin[12].
  • George Wilbur Peck held the position of Mayor of Milwaukee[13].
  • George Wilbur Peck's education included a stint at Union College[14].
  • George Wilbur Peck is recorded as male[15].
  • George Wilbur Peck's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • George Wilbur Peck was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • George Wilbur Peck's Commons category is recorded as George W. Peck[18].
  • George Wilbur Peck's family name is recorded as Peck[19].
  • George Wilbur Peck's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Wilbur Peck's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • George Wilbur Peck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • George Wilbur Peck's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/george-w-peck/[23].

Body

Origins and Family

George Wilbur Peck's place of birth was Henderson[2]. He was born on September 28, 1840[3].

Education

George Wilbur Peck was educated at Union College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Wisconsin[12], a governor[24], in United States[25], founded in 1848[26] and Mayor of Milwaukee[13], a public office[27], in United States[28], founded in 1846[29].

Personal Life

George Wilbur Peck was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

George Wilbur Peck died on April 16, 1916[5]. He passed away in Milwaukee[4]. He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George Wilbur Peck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was George Wilbur Peck born?

George Wilbur Peck was born in Henderson[2].

Where did George Wilbur Peck die?

George Wilbur Peck passed away in Milwaukee[4].

What did George Wilbur Peck do for work?

George Wilbur Peck worked as politician[6], editor[7], and writer[8].

Where did George Wilbur Peck go to school?

George Wilbur Peck was educated at Union College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name George
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