Herschel V. Johnson

American and Confederate politician (1812-1880)
Person human Q357353
Herschel V. Johnson
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Herschel V. Johnson

Summary

Herschel V. Johnson is a human[1]. Born in Burke County[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1812[3]. He passed away in Louisville[4]. He died on August 16, 1880[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 (147 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burke County[2], Herschel V. Johnson…
  • Herschel V. Johnson died in Louisville[4].
  • Herschel V. Johnson was born on September 18, 1812[3].
  • Herschel V. Johnson died on August 16, 1880[5].
  • Burial took place at Louisville City Cemetery[10].
  • Herschel V. Johnson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Herschel V. Johnson worked as a politician[6].
  • Herschel V. Johnson worked as a judge[7].
  • Herschel V. Johnson worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Herschel V. Johnson held the position of Governor of Georgia[12].
  • Herschel V. Johnson held the position of United States senator[13].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's education included a stint at University of Georgia[14].
  • Herschel V. Johnson is recorded as male[15].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Herschel V. Johnson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Herschel Vespasian Johnson[18].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[19].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's given name is recorded as Herschel[20].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Herschel Vespasian Johnson'}[23].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].
  • Herschel V. Johnson's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/herschel-vespasian-johnson/[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Burke County[2], Herschel V. Johnson… he was born on September 18, 1812[3].

Education

Herschel V. Johnson was educated at University of Georgia[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Governor of Georgia[12], a governor[26], in United States[27], founded in 1775[28] and United States senator[13], a position[29], in United States[30].

Personal Life

Herschel V. Johnson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

Herschel V. Johnson died on August 16, 1880[5]. He passed away in Louisville[4]. Burial took place at Louisville City Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Herschel V. Johnson include Johnson County[31], a county of Georgia[32], in United States[33], founded in 1858[34].

Why It Matters

Herschel V. Johnson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Johnson County[31], a county of Georgia[32], in United States[33], founded in 1858[34].

FAQs

Where was Herschel V. Johnson born?

Herschel V. Johnson's place of birth was Burke County[2].

Where did Herschel V. Johnson die?

Herschel V. Johnson died in Louisville[4].

What did Herschel V. Johnson do for work?

Herschel V. Johnson worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Herschel V. Johnson go to school?

Herschel V. Johnson was educated at University of Georgia[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [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.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Herschel
    Occupation
    Educated at
    Work location Washington, D.C.
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