Hoke Smith

American politician (1855-1931)
Person human Q356810
Hoke Smith
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Hoke Smith

Summary

Hoke Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newton[2]. He was born on September 2, 1855[3]. He died in United States[4]. He died on November 27, 1931[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newton[2], Hoke Smith…
  • Hoke Smith died in United States[4].
  • Hoke Smith was born on September 2, 1855[3].
  • Hoke Smith died on November 27, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery[9].
  • Hoke Smith's father was Hildreth Hosea Smith[10].
  • Hoke Smith's mother was Mary Brent Smith[11].
  • Hoke Smith was married to Marion Birdie Cobb Smith[12].
  • Hoke Smith held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Hoke Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • Hoke Smith worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of Governor of Georgia[14].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Hoke Smith held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Hoke Smith's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[20].
  • Hoke Smith's education included a stint at University of Virginia[21].
  • Hoke Smith was educated at University of Alabama[22].
  • Hoke Smith is recorded as male[23].
  • Hoke Smith's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hoke Smith was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Hoke Smith's Commons category is recorded as Hoke Smith[26].
  • Hoke Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Newton[2], Hoke Smith… he was born on September 2, 1855[3]. His father was Hildreth Hosea Smith[10]. His mother was Mary Brent Smith[11].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[20], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; University of Virginia[21], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1819[33], headquartered in Charlottesville[34]; and University of Alabama[22], a public university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1831[37], headquartered in Tuscaloosa[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Georgia[14], a governor[39], in United States[40], founded in 1775[41] and United States senator[15], a position[42], in United States[43].

Personal Life

Hoke Smith was married to Marion Birdie Cobb Smith[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Hoke Smith died on November 27, 1931[5]. He died in United States[4]. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hoke Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hoke Smith born?

Born in Newton[2], Hoke Smith…

Where did Hoke Smith die?

Hoke Smith passed away in United States[4].

Who were Hoke Smith's parents?

Hoke Smith's father was Hildreth Hosea Smith[10]. Hoke Smith's mother was Mary Brent Smith[11].

Who was Hoke Smith married to?

Hoke Smith's spouses include Marion Birdie Cobb Smith[12].

What did Hoke Smith do for work?

Hoke Smith worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Hoke Smith go to school?

Hoke Smith was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[20], University of Virginia[21], and University of Alabama[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 22d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, University of Alabama
    Place of death United States
    Mother Mary Brent Smith
    Prabook id 1059948
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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