Hugh W. Mercer

Confederate Army general (1808–1877)
Person human Q3142326
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Hugh W. Mercer

Summary

Hugh W. Mercer is a human[1]. He was born in Fredericksburg[2]. He was born on November 27, 1808[3]. He died in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on June 9, 1877[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fredericksburg[2], Hugh W. Mercer…
  • Hugh W. Mercer died in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Hugh W. Mercer was born on November 27, 1808[3].
  • Hugh W. Mercer died on June 9, 1877[5].
  • Burial took place at Bonaventure Cemetery[8].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's father was Hugh Tennant Mercer[9].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's mother was Louisa Griffin[10].
  • A child of Hugh W. Mercer was George Anderson Mercer[11].
  • Hugh W. Mercer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Hugh W. Mercer worked as a military officer[6].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • Hugh W. Mercer is recorded as male[14].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[16].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Weedon Mercer[17].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's archives at is recorded as Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[18].
  • Hugh W. Mercer was part of the conflict American Civil War[19].
  • Hugh W. Mercer was part of the conflict Battle of Kennesaw Mountain[20].
  • Hugh W. Mercer was part of the conflict Battle of Atlanta[21].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's family name is recorded as Mercer[22].
  • Hugh W. Mercer's given name is recorded as Hugh[23].

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Origins and Family

Hugh W. Mercer's place of birth was Fredericksburg[2]. He was born on November 27, 1808[3]. His father was Hugh Tennant Mercer[9]. His mother was Louisa Griffin[10].

Education

Hugh W. Mercer was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh W. Mercer worked as a military officer[6].

Personal Life

A child of Hugh W. Mercer was George Anderson Mercer[11].

Death and Burial

Hugh W. Mercer died on June 9, 1877[5]. He died in Baden-Baden[4]. He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Hugh W. Mercer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hugh W. Mercer born?

Born in Fredericksburg[2], Hugh W. Mercer…

Where did Hugh W. Mercer die?

Hugh W. Mercer passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Hugh W. Mercer's parents?

Hugh W. Mercer's father was Hugh Tennant Mercer[9]. Hugh W. Mercer's mother was Louisa Griffin[10].

What did Hugh W. Mercer do for work?

Hugh W. Mercer worked as military officer[6].

Where did Hugh W. Mercer go to school?

Hugh W. Mercer was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . pid.emory.edu. pid.emory.edu. Provenance: 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Military branch Confederate States Army
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