Hugh Smith Thompson

American politician (1836-1904)
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Hugh Smith Thompson

Summary

Hugh Smith Thompson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on January 24, 1836[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 20, 1904[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Smith Thompson was born in Charleston[2].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson died in New York City[4].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson was born on January 24, 1836[3].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson died on November 20, 1904[5].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery[8].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's professions included politician[6].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson held the position of Governor of South Carolina[10].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson was educated at The Citadel[11].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson is recorded as male[12].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[15].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's given name is recorded as Hugh[16].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+6'}[18].
  • Hugh Smith Thompson's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/hugh-smith-thompson/[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Smith Thompson was born in Charleston[2]. He was born on January 24, 1836[3].

Education

Hugh Smith Thompson was educated at The Citadel[11].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Smith Thompson worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Governor of South Carolina[10].

Personal Life

Hugh Smith Thompson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Smith Thompson died on November 20, 1904[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Hugh Smith Thompson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Smith Thompson born?

Hugh Smith Thompson's place of birth was Charleston[2].

Where did Hugh Smith Thompson die?

Hugh Smith Thompson died in New York City[4].

What did Hugh Smith Thompson do for work?

Hugh Smith Thompson worked as politician[6].

Where did Hugh Smith Thompson go to school?

Hugh Smith Thompson was educated at The Citadel[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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