Horatio Gates

American general in the American Revolutionary War (1727–1806)
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Horatio Gates
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Horatio Gates

Summary

Horatio Gates is a human[1]. He was born in Maldon[2]. He was born on July 26, 1727[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on 136[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (993 views/month, #6,675 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Horatio Gates was born in Maldon[2].
  • Horatio Gates passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Horatio Gates was born on July 26, 1727[3].
  • Horatio Gates died on 136[5].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Church[9].
  • Horatio Gates held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Horatio Gates held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Horatio Gates worked as a military officer[6].
  • Horatio Gates worked as a politician[7].
  • Horatio Gates held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[12].
  • Horatio Gates received the Congressional Gold Medal[13].
  • Horatio Gates is recorded as male[14].
  • Horatio Gates's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Horatio Gates's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[16].
  • Horatio Gates's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Horatio Gates's military branch is recorded as army[18].
  • Horatio Gates's Commons category is recorded as Horatio Gates[19].
  • Horatio Gates's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • Horatio Gates's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[21].
  • Horatio Gates's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[22].
  • Horatio Gates was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[23].
  • Horatio Gates was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[24].
  • Horatio Gates's family name is recorded as Gates[25].
  • Horatio Gates's given name is recorded as Horatio[26].
  • Horatio Gates's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Great Britain[27].

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Origins and Family

Horatio Gates was born in Maldon[2]. He was born on July 26, 1727[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Horatio Gates held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[12].

Recognition

Horatio Gates received the Congressional Gold Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Horatio Gates died on 136[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Trinity Church[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Horatio Gates include Gates County[28], a county of North Carolina[29], in United States[30], founded in 1779[31].

Why It Matters

Horatio Gates ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (993 views/month, #6,675 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Gates County[28], a county of North Carolina[29], in United States[30], founded in 1779[31].

FAQs

Where was Horatio Gates born?

Horatio Gates was born in Maldon[2].

Where did Horatio Gates die?

Horatio Gates died in Manhattan[4].

What did Horatio Gates do for work?

Horatio Gates worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Horatio Gates receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Horatio
    Position held member of the New York State Assembly
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    Participated in conflict American Revolutionary War, War of the Austrian Succession
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